Early Years Practitioner - Full Time

Bellefield Early Years Centre is an inclusive mainstream pre-school in Enniscorthy, which caters for children from 2 years and 6 months old to school going age. Our aim is to support the holistic development of each child while working with families to develop a positive partnership between preschool and home. We provide an environment that is safe and happy, which allows children to express creativity, explore, question, analyze and learn in a fun and stimulating way. 

This is a Full Time role and the candidate must be available to work Monday - Friday, 09.00am to 5.30pm.

Key Duties:

• To provide a play based curriculum that fosters children's emerging interests, guided by the National Early Years Practice Frameworks Aistear and Siolta.
• Work in close partnership with and develop and maintain good relationships with parents/ guardians and other family members. 

Remuneration:

€13.65 per hour, Early Years Educators and School Age Childcare (SAC) Practitioners. 

Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.

Minimum Requirements:

• FETAC QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award or equivalent (must be listed on the DCEDIY List of Early Years Recognised Qualifications)
• Minimum of one year's experience in an early year's environment is desirable
• Currently Eligible to work in Ireland
• Experience of working with children with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Reach Ability are equal opportunities employers.