Early Years Practitioner Part-Time

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Respond Part time
Early Years Practitioner Part-Time - Island Key Dublin

Join to apply for the Early Years Practitioner Part-Time - Island Key Dublin role at Respond

Location: 166 Block 4 Island Key East Road Dublin D03EW60

Reporting to: Early Years Childcare Manager

Terms: Permanent part-time (Monday - Friday) 20 hours per week 13.25pm pm

Hourly rate: From €14.75 to €19.09 (Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Staff Benefits: Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days; Further education and training assistance; Maternity Leave pay; Sick pay; Employee assistance programme; Employee Purchasing Schemes; 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays; Adoptive Leave; Surrogacy Leave; Fertility Support Leave; Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose

To act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta both indoors and outdoors. To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Core Duties & Responsibilities
  • To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond.
  • To follow the policies and procedure of the service at all times.
  • To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
  • To organise materials and resources to reflect the children's emerging interests and abilities.
  • To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
  • To support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
  • To assist in providing healthy snacks, which meet the growing needs of children and reflect variation in culture or dietary needs.
  • To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
  • To ensure that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
  • Promote the services in the local community and wider area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
  • To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
  • Commitment to high-quality early education
  • The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
  • Highly motivated to work on own initiative
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A professional and enthusiastic disposition
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
  • Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis
Qualification & Experience
  • A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
  • Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers

Closing date for applicants: Tuesday the 9th of August 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement: Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.

Respond is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive and staff can grow. If you feel this role is for you, please apply.


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