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Childcare Assistant - Tir na nÓg Playschool Clonaslee

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    LAOIS COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
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    Ref: #CES-2434616
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    TÍR NA NÓG, Ballynakill, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, R32 WR96
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 18 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 01 Apr 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

 Duties to include assisting childcare leader on a daily basis in the general running of the facility; to assist with daily activities; to meet the needs of the children in your care; organise and supervise play, arts & crafts, etc. You will achieve a Level 5 QQI (FETAC) Childcare qualification which will enable you to obtain employment in childcare. Candidates must be prepared to dedicate themselves to classes and study. Genuine interest in working with children, flexibility and applicants must have a good command of the English language.   ‘A video on CE can be seen in the ‘What’s Going On’ section of the JobsIreland website, at end of homepage’     
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