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Your vacancy will remain live until after the closing date, if you would like to have the closing date extended, please contact Lorraine.jennings@kccc.ie

 

Jonix Educational Services - Early Years Practitioner(Autistic Children)

LOCATION: Naas Co.Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Jonix Educational Services is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This role involves working closely with children with Autism, supporting their development, learning, and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

This position is a Part-time position for the Academic Year 2025/2026. Hours are 08:55-13:25/09:25-13:55. Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach/tutor children with a diagnosis of Autism, implementing and delivering their Individual Education plans.
• Assist the teacher in providing an environment for the children to ensure it is one that is caring, fun and safe.
• Work in an environment that aims to reduce inappropriate behaviours and increase acceptable behaviours by following the appropriate behaviour protocols as set out by the pre-school or the behaviour support team.
• Promote the children’s use of communication at all times.
• Provide the children with early intervention education to enable them to reach long term goals, learn basic life skills, functional activities and independence.
• To play and interact with the children.
• To support the teacher in the daily running of the class.
• To follow the applied behaviour analysis behaviour plan for each child and capture related data - full training given.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Degree in a related area such as Montessori Education, Primary Education, Early Childcare and Education, Social Care, Psychology, Arts or other relevant Degree Only- all Level 8 and 9 eligible.
• Experience with children or ABA experience desirable.
• Must be eligible to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland. This is possible under the Further Education Section.
• Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Early Learning and Care Sector Qualifications Recognition-D.C.E.D.I.Y Recognition is Mandatory.

School Locations: Naas, Co.Kildare Citywest, Dublin 24

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent Part time

HOW TO APPLY: 

Send your CV to info@jonix.ie

CLOSING DATE: 31/07/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Additional Information

Free Car Parking

Visit our Website Here

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Shining Stars Academy - Early Years Educator - SAC

LOCATION: Athy

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

We're looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and energetic Early Years Educator to join our Afterschool Team. The successful candidate will help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where school-age children can relax, play, learn, and thrive after their school day.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will plan and deliver exciting play-based activities, encourage children's confidence and independence, and ensure the highest standards of care and wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while maintaining a warm, inclusive, and child-centred environment.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Planning and leading fun, age-appropriate activities and outdoor play.
• Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of every child.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development through play.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and communicating positively with families.
• Following all service policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
• Working in line with Tusla regulations, Children First, Aistear, and Síolta.

Minimum Requirements

**Essential**

•  QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning and Care (or recognised equivalent), or a willingness to enrol and complete the qualification while working with us. 
• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
•  A reliable, positive, and professional attitude.
•  Garda Vetting clearance and the right to work in Ireland.

**Desirable**

• Experience working in an afterschool or early years setting.
•  First Aid, Manual Handling, or Food Safety training.

**If you're creative, enjoy getting involved in arts and crafts, games, outdoor adventures, and making every afternoon fun and meaningful, we'd love to welcome you to our team!**

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Part-time during term time, with full-time hours available during school holiday periods.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please email: paula@shiningstarsacademy.ie

CLOSING DATE: 31/08/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Additional Information

We believe in looking after our team and supporting their wellbeing and professional growth.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

🎄 Annual Christmas bonus.

🌴 An additional day's annual leave after one year of service.

📚 Paid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training opportunities.

🍽️ Free freshly cooked meals provided daily.

💪 Discounted gym membership through our corporate wellness programme.

🤝 A supportive, friendly team where your ideas and development are valued.

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Little Stars - Manager, Preschool & Afterschool Service

LOCATION: Ballyshannon, Co Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Who are we: Little Stars Preschool and Afterschool is a high quality, play based service located in the grounds of Ballyshannon School, Co. Kildare. We currently offer a morning ECCE session (with low child to adult ratios) and an Afterschool Service for children from the school. We are small team, where our staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum QQI Level 6 or above in Early Years Care and Education.
• Have experience of leading a class, while also undertaking the management role
• Have a good understanding of Early Years and SAC regulations.
• Be a good communicator, who enjoys working in partnership with parents
• Be a warm and nurturing educator who enjoys supporting each child's unique journey in a child-led and engaging way

This role is term time only for 38/40 hours pw, starting at 8:00 am.Competitive salary offered to the right candidate.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent 38 - 40 hours pw

HOW TO APPLY: 

To apply or for more information, please email your cv and a brief cover letter to littlestarsballyshannon@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 13/07/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• Non contact hours,
• paid CPD,
• Christmas Bonus,
• positive and supportive working environment

Visit our Facebook Here

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Ballycane Preschool - Early years educator

LOCATION: Naas

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Level 6

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent/ Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm (With Flexibility)

HOW TO APPLY: 

Email to ballycanepreschool@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 15/08/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• Free car parking

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Play and Learn - Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION: Newbridge, Co Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Play and Learn are a high quality, play based service located in Newbridge, County Kildare. We currently offer full day care to children between the ages of 1 - 5. We will also provide school aged childcare from September 2026. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators to join our team in our Newbridge branches.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee Wellness programme which includes 24/7 access to financial & legal advisors and counsellors.
• Social club.
• A high-quality early years environment where staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service.

What we require:

• A minimum QQI level 5 in Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Level 7 or 8 QQI qualification an advantage and will receive top end of our pay-scale salary.
• A genuine love and interest for working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• An ability to work in partnership with parents and other educators within the centre to create a home from home environment.

Daily duties/responsibilities:

• Daily risk assessments to ensure the safety of all children and staff.
• Setting up of meaningful activities.
• Positive interactions.
• Planning/Observations.
• Engaging in CPD.
• High quality ethos.
• Working as a team with colleagues.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Full time, permanent position. 40 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please send a copy of your CV to newbridge@playandlearn.ie

CLOSING DATE: 31/07/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

•  EAP,
• non contact hours,
• free car parking,
• employee childcare places,
• paid CPD,
• Christmas bonus,
• paid time off during Christmas break,
• supportive management team,
• positive working environment.

Visit Our Website Here

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Tots Creche - Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION: Kildare - 9 Locations

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Early Years Educator – Kildare Town Competitive Pay | Christmas Break | Career Growth

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?

Join Tots Childcare, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing childcare providers, and become part of a supportive, home-from-home team that values your growth and wellbeing.

What You’ll Get

•  Competitive salary (ERO rates)
•  Guaranteed Christmas break
•  Pension & EAP from day one
•  Ongoing training & career progression 
•  Bike to Work Scheme
•  Free Parking
•  Quarterly nights out including an ICONIC Christmas Party (Ask me about this in the interview)
•  Accommodation support (if relocating)
•  15% local pharmacy discount

Your Role

•  Deliver quality care in line with Aistear & Síolta
•  Create fun, engaging learning environments
•  Support children’s development and wellbeing
•  Work as part of a friendly, professional team

What You Need 

• QQI Level 5 in Childcare (or equivalent)
•  Passion for working with children
•  Strong communication skills

Apply Now Apply via Indeed or email recruitment@tots.ie

Make an impact every day — join Tots Childcare.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent full Time 35 - 40 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Email Adam with your CV to recruitment@tots.ie

CLOSING DATE: 24/07/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

•  Competitive salary (ERO rates)
•  Guaranteed Christmas break 
•  Pension & EAP from day one
•  Ongoing training & career progression
•  Bike to Work Scheme
•  Free Parking
•  Quarterly nights out including an ICONIC Christmas Party (Ask me about this in the interview)
•  Accommodation support (if relocating)
•  15% local pharmacy discount

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GREENLANE MONTESSORI AND AFTER SCHOOL- EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

LOCATION: LEIXLIP CO KILDARE

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum QQI Level 6 qualification in Childcare and Education

Duties:

• To report to the Manager
• To act as a positive role model and lead the staff team in the room in the delivery of a programme of the highest standard and in accordance with Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.
• To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team
• To act, if required as a key worker to specified children
• Ensure the safety, security and well-being of all children in your care
• To adhere to the Child Care 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Child Care Act 1991, and all other relevant legislation and Regulations.
• To adhere to good practice guidelines in relation to Aistear, Síolta, and policy documents
• Ensure the safety, security and well-being of all children in your care
• To ensure all quality and safety standards are maintained in the Service always with specific responsibility for your designated room
• To be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and to follow them accordingly.
• To ensure hygiene and cleaning standards are met and implemented in the service daily.
• Staff Provide direction and support to the other assisting early years educators in your room
• To ensure the staff: child ratios are compliant with the most current Early Years Regulations always
• To monitor and supervise the practice of practitioners in the room Give constructive formal and informal feedback to staff regularly based on your observations in the room (one to one meetings, room meetings)
• To report any issues in relation of staff members to the Manager
• To be responsible for supporting students in your room under the direction of the Service Manager.
• To encourage staff and support the Service Manager to maintain a good working atmosphere in the Creche

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

PERMANENT 30-40 HOURS A WEEK

HOW TO APPLY: 

EMAIL - greenlanechildcare@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 09/08/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• free car parking
• employee childcare places
• paid CPD
• Christmas bonus
• birthday day off

Visit our website Here

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Better Together Preschool- Early Childhood Educator (Part time morning)

LOCATION: Naas Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Better Together Preschool is hiring!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing Early Years Educator to join our supportive team to start August 2026.

Position Details: 8:15am – 12:30pm, Monday to Friday Term-time position This role is part-time with set morning hours.

Additional hours may become available in line with the needs of the service.

Contract: The position runs until June 2027 (end of term). Optional Summer Camp work may be available. Subject to service requirements, there may be opportunity for contract renewal from August 2027. We value consistency for our children and are seeking someone committed to becoming a long-term member of our team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum QQI Level 6 qualification in Childcare and Education
• Strong spoken and written English
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• The ability to build respectful, caring and curious teacher–child relationships
• A sound knowledge of play-based and child-led practice
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• An appreciation for outdoor play — come rain or shine!

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

8:15am – 12:30pm, Monday to Friday Term-time position

HOW TO APPLY: 

CV and Cover Letter to bettertogetherpreschool@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE: 26/08/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

Why Join Better Together?

• Consistent term-time morning hours supporting work–life balance
• Paid non-contact time for planning and documentation
• Strong teacher–child ratios, allowing meaningful relationships and quality interactions
• Optional Summer Camp work
• Ongoing CPD with paid support
• Paid birthday leave
• A warm, supportive and professional team environment

Visit our website Here

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Acorn Montessori and Creche- Early Years Educator

LOCATION: Naas

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Acorn is seeking Early Years Educators.

• Candidates must have a minimum level 5 qualification in childcare.

Child-led, play-based, and emergent.

Purpose-built family-run creche

Large natural garden All-weather play area

Close to train and bus links with free onsite parking

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Job Types: Full-time and Part Time

Above ERO rates

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please email your up-to-date CV to acorncreche@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 31/08/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Christmas party
• non contact hours

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Ballymore Eustace Community Playgroup - AIM Support

LOCATION: Ballymore Eustace

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Ballymore Eustace Community Playgroup AIM Support Worker Required

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our team under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) programme.

Essential Requirements:

✔ Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education

✔ Genuine passion for supporting children in an inclusive learning environment

✔ Ability to work as part of a team

✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

⭐ Experience working with children with additional needs

⭐ Knowledge of the AIM programme

If you are committed to helping children reach their full potential and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Temporary

🕘 Hours: 8:30am – 1:30pm

📅 Start Date: End of August 2026

📍 Location: Ballymore Eustace Community Playgroup

HOW TO APPLY: 

Email Cv and cover letter to bmecplaygroup@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 26/06/2026

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Parkview Creche - Early Years Educator

LOCATION: Leixlip Maynooth

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Please note this position cannot consider overseas applications. No visa sponsorship available.

• Early Years Educator, required for wobbler, toddler and preschool rooms.
• We are looking for a fun, passionate person to join our new creche here in Leixlip and Maynooth.
• Candidates should have full knowledge and understanding of short, medium and long term planning, aistear/ siolta.
• Supporting children’s emergent interests
• To maintain our learning environment so our children have a fun creative environment to explore each day Meeting all the needs of the children, nappy changing, feeding etc
• To work in partnership with management in developing a warm relationship with our families, updating our parents about their little ones development and daily feedback – usage of the little vista app will assist in this (training provided )
• First Aid certificate is required
• TUSLA children First is required
• Must successfully complete garda vetting/ police clearance
• Must have a min. Level 5 in ECE
• Immediate start

Benefits:

• 8 hour shift Monday to Friday
• Education: Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)
• Experience: Early childhood education: 1 years (required)
• Language: Fluent English is essential (required)
• Licence/Certification: min cert Level 5 in early years or equivalent (required)
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required)

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Job Types: Full-time,

Permanent Pay: €16.50-€18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

HOW TO APPLY: 

send your CV to recruitment@parkviewcreche.ie

CLOSING DATE: 19/06/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Schedule
• Friday treats
• Staff Recognition gifts and awards.

Visit our website Here

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Tiny Tots Preschool Leixlip - Room Leader - Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION: Leixlip, Co. Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

• Curriculum & Activities: Plan, organise, and implement age-appropriate activities focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervision & Safety: Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of children through active supervision, adhering to health and safety regulations, and maintaining a clean, orderly classroom.
• Observation & Assessment: Observe and document children’s progress using observational tools, such as Aistear assessments, to support individual learning needs.
• Care Routines: Assist with personal care, where necessary
• Communication: Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s development, needs, and daily activities.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively as part of a team to maintain high standards of care and participate in staff meetings and team training
• Minimum Level 6 Early Childhood Ed required

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

16

HOW TO APPLY: 

Email tinytotsleixlip@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 11/07/2026

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS:

Benefits

• non contact hours,
• paid cpd/time in lieu

Visit our website Here

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