For Indeed, I’d make it clearer and more substantial than the social ad, while keeping the BeeUtiful Minds approach very obvious. We want applicants to understand this is not a generic childcare role and that we're willing to train the right person.
Play & Inclusion Practitioner
BeeUtiful Minds — Donabate
Part-time | Approx. 10 hours per week | Monday–Thursday, 2:45–5:15pm
Additional hours may be available during school holidays
About the Role
BeeUtiful Minds is looking for a Play & Inclusion Practitioner to join our team in Donabate.
You’ll work with a small group of neurodivergent children, supporting them through play, sensory activities, movement, connection and everyday interactions.
Our approach is neuro-affirming and child-led. That means we don't expect children to fit into a programme — we adapt the environment and our support around the child.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being with children, can follow their lead, and understands that communication, play and participation can look very different from one child to another.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting neurodivergent children in a small-group environment
- Joining children in play and following their interests
- Setting up and supporting play, creative, sensory and movement activities
- Helping children feel comfortable, regulated and included
- Recognising when a child needs more support, more space or a different approach
- Supporting children's individual communication and sensory needs
- Building positive, respectful relationships with children
- Working closely with the wider BeeUtiful Minds team
- Helping to prepare and reset the environment before and after sessions
- Contributing to a safe, welcoming and genuinely neuro-affirming space
Who We're Looking For
You might already work or study in childcare, education, psychology, social care, occupational therapy, SNA/support work or another related area — but we're also interested in people whose experience has come through other routes.
We're particularly interested in someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys working with children
- Is comfortable working with neurodivergent children
- Can follow the child rather than constantly directing them
- Is patient, playful, observant and flexible
- Understands that behaviour is communication
- Is willing to learn and reflect on their own practice
- Can work reliably as part of a small team
Previous experience supporting autistic or otherwise neurodivergent children is an advantage, but you do not need to arrive knowing everything.
Training & Development
Extensive training will be provided in the BeeUtiful Minds approach, including neuro-affirming practice, sensory and regulation needs, communication, inclusion and practical strategies for supporting children.
We're much more interested in finding someone with the right values, attitude and willingness to learn than someone who can tick every box on a traditional job description.
Hours
The role is approximately 10 hours per week, Monday–Thursday from 3:00pm–5:00pm in Donabate.
There may be opportunities for additional hours during school holidays and as our programmes grow, making the role particularly suitable for someone studying or working part-time in a related field.
Christmas off.
About BeeUtiful Minds
BeeUtiful Minds provides neuro-affirming programmes and supports for children, young people and families.
We believe inclusion isn't about teaching children to fit in. It's about creating environments where different ways of communicating, playing, regulating, learning and participating are understood and respected.
If that sounds like the kind of environment you'd like to work in, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
