Relief Early Years Practitioner

Company Background Bellefield Early Years Centre is an inclusive mainstream pre-school in Enniscorthy, which caters for children from 2 years and 6 months old to school-going age. Our aim is to support the holistic development of each child while working with families to develop a positive partnership between preschool and home. We provide an environment that is safe and happy, which allows children to express creativity, explore, question, analyse and learn in a fun and stimulating way.  Role Summary We are currently seeking applications for the position of Relief Early Years Practitioner(s) to join our team in Bellefield Early Years in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Key Duties To provide a play based curriculum that fosters children's emerging interests, guided by the National Early Years Practice Frameworks Aistear and Siolta Work in close partnership with and develop and maintain good relationships with parents/ guardians and other family members.  Minimum Requirements FETAC QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award or equivalent (essential) Minimum of one year's experience in an early year's environment (desirable) Experience of working with children with disabilities Excellent interpersonal skills Why Work for Us? Reach Ability offer a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent rate of pay with premium rates for Sundays, Public Holidays and waking night shifts Free Garda Vetting Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development Education Assistance 24 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Employee discounts in our sister company Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Group Health Insurance Scheme    Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Reach Ability are equal opportunity employers.