Programme Assistant- St Pauls NS-Navan- Meath

Junior Adventures Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherpa Kids Ireland is seeking a part-time childcare assistant to supervise and engage school-aged children after school hours. You will support homework, lead activity sessions, and help create a safe, inclusive environment at participating schools.

Hours are 1:30pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork to support families and children across Ireland. Garda vetting is coordinated after the interview stage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school aged children
• Basic knowledge of child development
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during activities and free play
• Assist with homework and educational tasks
• Engage in a variety of planned activities (indoor and outdoor) with the children
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to work with children
• Assist with games, crafts, and group activities
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive environment

Skills

Experience with school aged children

Child development knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

• Part-time
• Compensation: EUR 15 - EUR 15.75 - hourly

Company Description

Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 local services in Ireland now - and growing since 2014, we strive to make a difference in the lives of over 9,000 children daily.

Job Description

In Ireland, we offer Before School, After School, and Holiday Clubs programmes tailored to meet the needs of national-aged children. Operating on-site at schools, our customized services feature fun, structured, and engaging daily activities.
At Sherpa Kids, we believe our work goes beyond childcare. Our purpose is rooted in supporting and making a positive impact on Ireland's families. We are committed to helping them achieve their goals through the expert care we provide.

• Supervise children during activities and free play
• Assistwith homework and educational tasks
• Engaging in a variety of planned activities (both indoor and outdoor) with the children each day.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
• Assistwith games, crafts, and group activities
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 Year)
• Basic knowledge of child development
• Proficiencyin English, both verbal and written
• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
• At least 2 written references checks arerequiredbefore starting

Additional Information

Working hours

Monday to Friday 1:30pm - 6:00pm