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Childcare Assistant (Milford Pre-School)

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    BACP- Community Employment
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    Ref: #CES-2446248
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    DEPT OF EDU AND SKILLS, Milford Ns, Kilbolan, Milford, Co. Cork, P56 FA00
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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: 07 May 2026
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    Closing On: 17 Jun 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. 

Based in grounds of Milford Primary School.
Duties to include:
In conjunction with the other staff, ensure day to day responsibility of the children attending the service
In conjunction with the other staff, ensure child safety at all times
Liaise with Room Leader around work that needs to be completed 
Work as part of a team
Communication using different methods e.g. written and oral
Use own initiative 
Work with the room leader to implement an agreed programme of activities
Work with other staff and room leader to plan curriculum
Promote all areas of development: exploring and thinking; identity and belonging, communication, well-being
Have a sense of fun and humour to be able to interact with children
Participate in team meetings and give ideas for curriculum and activities in the pre-school 

Garda Vetting required.
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