Childcare -Thurles

Early Childhood Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Sherpa Kids provides Before School Care, After school and Holiday Childcare to children in the areas of Cork during term time and non-term time (school holidays).

Start Date: Sep/Oct 2025 to allow for adequate training, reference checks and Garda vetting.

Job Types: Permanent

Salary: Starting from €15 p/h

Locations: Thurles

Hours: 7:40-9:10 and 1:30-6pm

Positions: Programme Assistant and Programme Lead

Programme Lead

• Must have experience in managing and leading a team
• Own car required for programme lead
• Maintain the day-to-day activities
• Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children
• Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 years)
• Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Programme Assistant

• Own car required
• Assisting with the day-to-day activities in a caring and fun environment
• Engaging in a variety of planned activities (both indoor and outdoor) with the children each day
• Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 1 year)
• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage)
• Work Permit/VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week)
• 2 written references checks required before starting
• www.sherpakids.ie for More information