Kelly Childcare are looking for an Childcare Assistant to join our team of dedicated childcare professionals. The ideal candidate should currently be working in childcare and have a fun, friendly and enthusiastic personality. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, welcoming work environment. The hours are from 9am until 2pm Monday to Friday.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in developing, co-ordinating and directing varied activities involved in the After-School Care Programme
• Collaborate with the Manager to implement and maintain services and/or programmes
• Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for this age group.
• Supervise homework activities.
• Accompany children to/from school
• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of the children
• Provide for the holistic needs of the children
• Promote and help maintain an organised, clean, safe, well equipped and culturally sensitive learning environment
• To communicate effectively with children, parents and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice

Qualifications & Experience
In order to be successful in this position the applicant must have:

• Minimum Level 7 in Childcare qualification or equivalent
• practical experience in a childcare setting an advantage
• First Aid and Manual Handling an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to learn progressively throughout your career due to the nature of the industry
• Sincere and genuine love of children

What We Offer:

• Job Security
• Competitive Salary
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Enhanced Employee Benefits
• Staff Well Being

Please send in your CV by email, with a short introduction & we will arrange an Interview
We offer a very competitive Salary & employment package
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €16.50-€18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galway City District, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and Education (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person