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.


Role Details:
We are currently seeking applications for the following position:

• an Early Childhood Practitioner on a Specified Purpose contract (25 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 09.00am -2.00pm daily).
• Continuation of this post is subject to future funding.
• Funding for this role is provided under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM)

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.

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:
Essential:

• 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)
• Currently Eligible to work in Ireland

Desirable:

• Minimum of one year's experience in an early year's environment
• Experience of working with children with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.


Reach Ability is an equal opportunities employer.