Afterschool Care Assistant (Floater) – Wexford

Junior Adventures Group; Wexford; In loco; EUR 21.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Sherpa Kids is hiring an Afterschool Childcare Assistant in Wexford, Ireland. Support the delivery of our afterschool programme, supervise children, and help with activities from 8-9am and 2-6pm, Monday to Friday.

This floater role travels between local schools, with a weekly schedule that supports safeguarding and child development. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with school-aged children in a childcare, educational, or similar setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection; willingness to undertake training if not already completed.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work flexibly within the afterschool schedule.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction from senior staff.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience when working with children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
• Experience working in a school-based or on-site childcare setting.

Mansioni

• Supervise and support children during afterschool hours, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe childcare environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Support children with homework, reading, and learning activities.
• Respond promptly to children's emotional and physical needs.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistent routines and care.
• Maintain records of attendance and observations.
• Contribute to programme improvements through feedback.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and report concerns.

Conoscenze

People skills

Communication

Reliability

Team collaboration

Patience & empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible hours

Formazione

First Aid certification

Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience with school-aged children

Descrizione del lavoro

Sherpa Kids is hiring an Afterschool Childcare Assistant in Wexford, Ireland. Support the delivery of our afterschool programme, supervise children, and help with activities from 8-9am and 2-6pm, Monday to Friday.

This floater role travels between local schools, with a weekly schedule that supports safeguarding and child development. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety.