Early Childhood Education Group Assistant

Role description and your everyday work As a group assistant, you will work with a group of children under three alongside an early childhood education teacher, a social services professional in early childhood education and a childcare worker. Your task is to assist and guide an individual child who needs support in everyday situations such as play, meals, dressing and outdoor activities, or to free up other staff in the group to work with the child who needs support. You will work closely with the other staff and the children’s guardians. Your everyday support network includes your group’s colleagues as well as multidisciplinary professionals such as an occupational therapist and a special education teacher in early childhood education. What we expect from you A practical nurse qualification and previous experience and competence in using a PEG button are considered an advantage. You will receive the induction required for the role. We expect good interaction skills, a sensitive approach to your work and an understanding of the needs of children who require special support. Interviews will be held during week 45. The original certificate proving eligibility must be presented at a possible interview. The selected candidate must present an acceptable criminal record extract under Act 504/2002 and a health-status report on respiratory tuberculosis under section 55 of the Communicable Diseases Act. Pay and terms of employment are determined in accordance with KVTES, and the salary level is €2,374.01–€2,497.86/month. The probationary period is three months. Lieto, 26 October 2026 Director of Early Childhood Education