Childcare - Naas

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Job description

Sherpa Kids provides Before School Care, After school and Holiday Childcare to children in the areas of Ireland during term time and non-term time (school holidays).

• Start Date: January 2026 to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting.
• Job Types: Permanent
• Salary: Starting from €15p/h
• Locations: Naas
• Hours: Monday to Friday 7.55-8.55am and 1-6PM
• Position - Programme assistant and Lead

Programme Lead:

• Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team
• Own car required for programme lead
• Maintain the day-to-day activities
• Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
• Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)
• Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Assistant Duties:

• Supervise children during activities and free play
• Assist with 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.
• Assist with games, crafts, and group activities
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 Year)
• Basic knowledge of child development
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
• Work Permit/ VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week)
• At least 2 written references checks are required before starting.

www.sherpakids.ie for More information

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• In what area do you currently live OR Eircode?
• Do you use public transport OR do you have your own car?
• If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide at least two written references?
• If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide police clearance certificates from any countries you have previously worked in outside of Ireland?
• If you have a valid Visa, does it allow you to work for more than 20 hours a week?
• Are you available Monday to Friday from January 2025?

Work Location: In person