Early Years Practitioner (Autistic Children)Part Time

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 based in Casa Caterina. 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 childrens 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 Locations: Casa Caterina(09:25-13:55) Naas (08:55-13:25) CityWest(08:55-13:25) Skills: Level 8 or 9 Teamwork energy