Wicklow County Childcare

11/06/2026

AIM Support Worker Required – Bray, Co. Wicklow

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable AIM Support Worker to join our preschool team at Coillte Academy Preschool.
Position Details
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Commencing: End of August 2026
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 5 Childcare Qualification
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, Fluent English.
• Warm, nurturing and professional approach
Desirable:
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young children and would like to join a supportive and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

10/06/2026

03/06/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

💻 **𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲**

Supporting a child’s mental health and wellbeing can feel challenging at times, especially when children are dealing with the day-to-day stresses of school, friendships and growing up.

This **𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲** from **𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹** in conjunction with **𝗦𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀** is designed to support parents of primary school children to encourage and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹:
• Explore the factors that influence their child’s mental health and wellbeing
• Learn how to build and nurture resilience
• Gain practical ways to support positive mental health and wellbeing

🗓 **𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝟴𝘁𝗵 – 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲**
⏰ **𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲**
(All sessions cover the same information — choose what suits you best)

👉 **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:**
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hytcVxkEhQ

You’re not on your own. **𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.**
📞 **𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟭 𝟴𝟴𝟳 𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟳**

If you know another parent who might find this helpful, feel free to share 💙

03/06/2026

🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! My Little Library Bag 2026 is HERE!

Every child aged 4, 5 and 6 can pick up a FREE book bag at your local Wicklow Library – packed with books, a library card and resources to help them get ready for school.

Just walk in during opening hours. No appointment. No charge. Just brilliant books.

📍 All Wicklow Library Branches

03/06/2026

Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the summer holidays?
Visit www.ncs.gov.ie/faqs today for more details!

02/06/2026

Availability coming up - late summer 2026!!!

I have full/part time childcare availability to mind a baby/toddler in my own home, starting this summer 2026.

My goal as a childminder is for your child to have a fun and loving home away for home and the parents I mind for to have peace of mind.

+15 years of childminding experience.
Member of Childminding Ireland
Voluntary notified with Wicklow County Childcare committee.
In the process of becoming TUSLA registered as required by law from September 2027.
Fully insured
Garda vetted (myself and all family members over 16 years of age)
REC3 and Paediatric first aid trained
Excellent reference available.

PM or WhatsApp/call me on 087-2983725 for more details.

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Camilla