Part-Time Afterschool Care Assistant (Floater, Wexford)

Sherpa Kids; Wexford; In loco; EUR 21.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Sherpa Kids is seeking an Afterschool Childcare Assistant for Wexford, Ireland. You will support the delivery of a structured afterschool programme for school‑aged children, ensuring safety, engagement and inclusive activities.

Key duties include supervising children, planning activities, homework support, and maintaining a safe environment. Strong safeguarding commitment, teamwork and First Aid are essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with school-aged children in childcare, education, or similar setting.
• Strong people skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection; willingness to undertake training if not already completed.
• Reliability, punctuality, and 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.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate practice.
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in planning and delivering structured activities or programmes.
• 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, wellbeing, and happiness at all times.
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational pursuits.
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe childcare environment that meets all health and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through friendly and professional communication.
• Support children with homework, reading, and learning activities in a patient and encouraging manner.
• Respond promptly and empathetically to children's emotional and physical needs.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure consistent routines, behaviour management, and pastoral care.
• Maintain detailed records of children's attendance, activities, and any concerns or observations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through feedback and suggestions.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting any concerns through appropriate channels.
• Floater position, required to travel between Wexford schools.
• Monday-Friday 8-9am and 2-6pm.

Conoscenze

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

First Aid

Safeguarding

Flexible schedule

Empathy

Descrizione del lavoro

Sherpa Kids is seeking an Afterschool Childcare Assistant for Wexford, Ireland. You will support the delivery of a structured afterschool programme for school‑aged children, ensuring safety, engagement and inclusive activities.

Key duties include supervising children, planning activities, homework support, and maintaining a safe environment. Strong safeguarding commitment, teamwork and First Aid are essential.