Support Worker

SUPPORT WORKER (Childcare)

Kolbe Pre-School, Portlaoise.

(Permanent Part Time – 50 hours per fortnight)

(Monday – Friday roster)

Kolbe Pre - School is a well-established preschool in Portlaoise where children with addition and complex needs attend for sessional care. We are looking for a dynamic person who has genuine interest in education and care for children with higher needs. If you are willing to be committed, share your knowledge while also willing to learn, we would like to meet you. We require a person with very good observational and communication skills who is fun loving and will make a difference in our special children’s lives.

Informal enquiries : Ann Marie Egan Dwyer 0870914672

Essential Requirements:

• FETAC/ QQI Level 5 in Childcare (or a qualification as per dcediy list of recognised qualifications)
• Experience of working with children with Intellectual Disability
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic and a team player
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Minimum basic level IT Skills, using email, word doc, systems.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 18 July 2025.

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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