Afterschool Assistant – Tirellan, Headford Road
Are you passionate about working with children and creating a fun, engaging afterschool environment? We are looking for a dedicated Afterschool Assistant to join our team in Tirellan, Headford Road!
About the Role:
As an Afterschool Assistant, you will support the daily activities of our afterschool program, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children. Your role will involve supervising playtime, assisting with homework, and engaging children in creative activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children (required)
- Ability to adapt to the centre's needs: namely, the working hours of 20 per week during term time and 37.5 - 40 per week during school holidays/ closures (required)
- A friendly, enthusiastic, and responsible attitude
- Ability to engage with children in a fun and positive way
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- No childcare qualification is required, but experience working with children is essential. This position could be a good fit for someone pursuing a qualification in childcare and looking to gain experience in a paid position outside their study hours
- Full permission to work in Ireland is required
- Minimum commitment period of 1 year from September 2026
What We Offer:
✅ Part-time position during term-time (20 hours per week) and full-time during school holidays/ closures (37.5 to 40 hours per week)
✅ Supportive and friendly team environment
✅ Opportunity to make a difference in children's lives
If you love working with children and want to be part of a dynamic afterschool program, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and join our team!
Pay: €15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to the working hours of 20 hours per week during term time and 37.5 to 40 hours per week during school closures and holidays?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
