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Qualified Early Years Educator
Limerick Social Service Council —Limerick, County Limerick
- Up to €17.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Early Years Educator
Tall Trees Childcare Springfield —Limerick, County Limerick
- €15–€17 an hour
- Full-time
- English
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- Higher certificate
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Zenith Childcare —Limerick, County Limerick
- From €15 an hour
- Full-time
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- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Early Years Educator
Rosnaree Kids Club —Limerick, County Limerick
- €15.00–€17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Pre-School Early Years Practitioner
Care Bears Creche and Montessori —Raheen, County Limerick
- €15–€17 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- No degree
- Higher certificate
- Sick pay
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After School - Early Years Practitioner
Daydreams Childcare —Moroe, County Limerick
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Early Years Practitioner
Daydreams Childcare —Moroe, County Limerick
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Páisti Beaga Creche & Montessori —Cuinche, County Clare
- €15.00–€17.50 an hour
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Zenith Childcare —Castletroy, County Limerick
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- Full-time
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Qualified Early Years Educator

Limerick Social Service Council
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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term
Up to €17.88 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Management
Communication skills

Full job description

Candidate Information:

Job Title

Early Years Educator

One full-time permanent position available. The first six months of this post will be based in the LSSC Early Years Service in Henry Street. After this period, the post may be based either in Henry Street or in the Southside Child and Family Centre, Galvone, depending on the needs of the service.

Closing Date

Friday, June 5th, 2026, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Campaign Specific

Selection Process

Shortlisting / Interview

Short listing and/or ranking may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your Letter of application, C.V. and achievements to date

The criteria for short listing and/or ranking are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Those successful at the short listing and/or ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview.

Location of Post

Limerick Social Service Council, Henry Street, Limerick.

Reporting Relationship

The post-holder will report to the Early Years Manager

Informal Inquires and Applications (applications by e-mail only)

Pamela Walsh, Early Years Manager, LSSC Early Years Service, Henry Street; Ph: 061-314111; Email: [email protected]

Background and Purpose of the Post

The Limerick Social Service Council (LSSC) is a leading voluntary service, working in communities in Limerick for five decades. The LSSC delivers its services at the LSSC Centre in Henry Street, Limerick, The Southside Child and Family Centre and through outreach in a range of locations throughout Limerick City and County.

Services include the Child and Family Service, the Southside Child and Family Centre, the Early Years Service, the Counselling and Psychotherapy Service and Services for Older People.

The Early Years Educator will work with the management team and other staff members of the LSSC Early Years’ Service to provide a high quality, child-centred and creative early years’ service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

To work as part of a team to provide high quality, creative and stimulating early years education to children from the ages of 6 months to 5 years
To support children in their social, emotional, physical and learning development
To support the development and implementation of an emergent, play-based curriculum
To carry out observations and assessments, ensuring that there are up to date and ongoing records for children in the setting
To support the development and implementation of individual child care plans
To plan and organise activities and programmes that contribute to children’s learning and development and support positive parent/child interactions
To recognise that parents are children’s first and primary educators and to include parents in their child’s learning journey
To engage with parents and families in positive and creative ways and ensure that there is regular communication between the home and the early years setting
To work in partnership with colleagues in other agencies including social services, health services, pre-school and school providers
To adhere to the principles of Children First and to promote the welfare of children To participate in all relevant staff training and capacity building
To ensure that all appropriate records are maintained
To promote ethnically sensitive and anti-discriminatory practice and ensure that equal opportunities policies and procedures are fully integrated into the work of the CFC
To take part in regular supervision
To participate in research and evaluation and quality improvement projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

A recognized qualification in Early Years Care and Education (Minimum Level 5)

Desirable

Good knowledge of Aistear / Síolta
Previous experience of working in a community based service

Person Specification

Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing children and families, particularly in disadvantaged communities
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the early years sector
Commitment to work creatively to achieve better outcomes for children and families
Capacity to implement and review plans and programmes to respond to needs of service users
Capacity to work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including partner agencies, parents and children
Capacity to work with adaptability and sensitivity and to work flexible hours as required
Ability to identify and appropriately address child protection concerns
Capacity to self-motivate and work independently and in collaboration with a team
A commitment to his/her own continuing professional development

Terms and Conditions

One full-time permanent position, subject to 6 months’ probation, Garda Vetting and continued funding from statutory funding agencies.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and adhering to JLC/ERO Recommendations
Generous annual leave
Pension scheme
Ongoing Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term

Pay: Up to €17.88 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Limerick, County Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Describe your experience in early years care and education.

Licence/Certification:

Qual in Early Childhood Care and Education (Min Level 5) (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road

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