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Childcare Assistant

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    Community and Family Training Agency
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    Ref: #CES-2444422
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    TÍR NA NÓG, Silloge Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11, D11 YF66
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    No of positions: 4
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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: 23 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 04 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. 

Duties: 
Provide safe, stimulating group play to meet the social, linguistic, creative, physical, imaginative, emotional needs of each child.
Establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children within the Playgroup
Organise appropriate learning environment and resources for play sessions.
Select and prepare resources to take account of the children’s interests, language and cultural background.
Skills
Encourage all children to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all children in activities.
Ensure there is a good, happy atmosphere at each session.
Ensure classrooms are left tidy and ready for the next session.
Take time to listen and respond to children and encourage them to develop.
Provide information and advice to enable the children to make choices about their own behaviour.
Skills
Participate in training and other learning activities as appropriate.
Advise the leader of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child or equipment needing repaired and replaced
Willingness to assist and gain experience in other Childcare rooms when required
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