KUMON ASHBOURNE STUDY CENTRE
Part-Time Centre Assistant
Location: Ashbourne town centre, Co. Meath (on-site)
Job type: Part-time 10 hrs per week, permanent
Hours: Two afternoons per week, approx. 3pm–6:30pm plus Sat morning 9.30am-12.30pm
Pay: €14.15 per hour
Start date: October 2026
About us
Kumon Ashbourne is a new maths and English study centre opening in Ashbourne town centre in October 2026. We work with children from the age of three through to secondary school, following the Kumon Method: an individualised study programme where each child works at their own level and progresses at their own pace.
The role
As a Centre Assistant you will support the Instructor in running our weekly classes. Full training in the Kumon Method is provided before your first session — no prior experience of Kumon is required.
Your duties will include:
● Welcoming students and their parents, and helping the class run smoothly
● Marking students' maths and English worksheets accurately and promptly (answer books provided)
● Observing students as they work and noting their progress, pace and areas of difficulty
● Handing out worksheets and preparing materials for each class
● Keeping the centre tidy, organised and well presented
● General administrative support as required
As you develop, there is scope to take on a broader role — including a wider marking range, digital enrolment and social media marketing management.
About you
Essential
● Fluent English
● Safeguarding of children is our no. 1 priority and you will need to uphold the centre standards in this regard
● Strong maths and English to at least Leaving Certificate standard
● Accurate and consistent, with good attention to detail
● Enjoys working with children, approachable and patient
● Able to work independently within a structured routine
● Willing to undergo Garda vetting (mandatory before commencing work, under the Children First Act 2015)
● Eligible to work in Ireland
Desirable
● Experience working with children — teaching, tutoring, childminding, coaching, scouts, SNA or similar
● Students, parents returning to work and retired teachers are all very welcome to apply
● Higher education an advantage
What we offer
● Full raining in the Kumon Method, worksheet structure, marking and observation
● Consistent, family-friendly afternoon hours that fit around school runs and study
● A supportive, well-structured working environment
● Genuine progression as the centre grows, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility and hours
How to apply
Please apply through this listing with your CV and a short note telling us why you would like to work with children at Kumon. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews held in September .
Kumon Ashbourne is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Pay: From €14.15 per hour
Work Location: In person
