Afterschool Childcare Assistant - Dublin 18

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Career progression

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kids Inc. is recruiting Irish (Gaeilge) speaking Afterschool Childcare Assistants to join our Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua team for the 2026/2027 term. This on-site role at Ballyogan, Dublin 18 offers meaningful work supporting children's learning and development after school.

You will create a safe, engaging environment and encourage daily use of Irish alongside English, helping children with homework and leading a range of fun activities. Garda Vetting will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to develop Irish language skills.
• Garda Vetting and reference checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Help children settle after school and support a smooth transition.
• Assist with homework in a calm, structured environment.
• Lead and participate in activities including sports, arts and crafts.
• Encourage use of Gaeilge and English to promote confidence.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support day-to-day running of the service and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Irish language

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

Kids Inc

Location: On site / Ballyogan, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D18 K0EN, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Assistant
Hourly Salary range:from € 15.75 to € 18.00

Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week, with additional hours available (typically 20–25 hours per week)

Join Kids Inc.

Join Kids Inc. and help children thrive after the school day in a fun, active, and supportive environment.

With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services.

We are currently recruiting Irish (Gaeilge) speaking Afterschool Childcare Assistants to join our team at Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua for the 2026/2027 school term.

Location

Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, Ballyogan, Dublin 18

About the Role

Our Afterschool programme provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging home-from-home environment where children can relax, complete their homework, and take part in a wide range of fun and enriching activities at the end of the school day.

As an Afterschool Childcare Assistant, you will help create a fun and supportive environment where children are encouraged to use Irish naturally throughout the afternoon.

While this role does not require fluent Irish, you should be comfortable communicating with children using a mixture of Irish and English and be enthusiastic about continuing to develop your Irish language skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping children settle after school and supporting a positive transition into the afternoon programme
• Supporting children with homework in a calm and structured environment, using Irish where appropriate
• Leading and participating in activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, imaginative play, and outdoor play
• Communicating with children using a combination of Irish and English to encourage confidence and everyday use of Gaeilge
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, physical, and creative development
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children is preferred
• A positive, reliable, and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their development
• A conversational level of spoken Irish (Gaeilge) and confidence communicating with children using both Irish and English
• A willingness to continue learning and using more Irish in the role
• Full driving licence is an advantage but not essential
• Willingness to complete Garda Vetting and reference checks

What's In It For You?

• Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week, with additional hours available (typically 20–25 hours per week)
• Paid, certified in-house training
• Career progression opportunities across a nationwide organisation
• Ongoing support from experienced managers and child development specialists
• Employee referral programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while developing your confidence and skills in the Irish language

All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18).

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