Job Description

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Afterschool Childcare Assistant to join our team in Wexford, Ireland. In this role, you will support the delivery of our structured afterschool programme, working alongside experienced childcare professionals to provide safe, engaging, and enjoyable activities for school-aged children. You will play a vital part in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children can thrive, develop new skills, and build meaningful friendships.

• 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

Qualifications

**Required:** - Minimum 1 year of experience working with school-aged children in a childcare, educational, 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 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 - Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate practice

**Desirable:** - 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

Floater position, required to travel between Wexford schools

Additional Information

Monday-Friday 8-9am and 2-6pm