ADVERT ID 239902
Afterschool Practitioner
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Roscommon LEADER Partnership
The Cube FlexiSpace
Lanesborough Road
Roscommon
F42DX61
Lanesborough Road
Roscommon
F42DX61
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Pre-School
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 25 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Aug 6 2025
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 29 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent Part-Time
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Growing Tree childcare facility is currently recruiting for 3 Part-Time Afterschool Assistants to join the team. The Afterschool Assistants will be based in The Growing Tree in Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon to provide afterschool and homework supports to children and young people.
Work duties and outputs will include:
Assisting in the delivery of Afterschool/Homework support to children and families
Adhering to the afterschool policies and procedures
Adhering to national Childcare policies and regulation in the delivery of a safe and efficient service
Planning activities and experiences with staff to meet children’s individual needs
Working in partnership with parents
Keep documentation of works carried out on a monthly basis
Submit accurate timesheets reflective of works carried out
Efficient in offering a safe environment for children
Any other duties that may be assigned your Managers.
The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and have:
Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare is desirable BUT NOT essential
Minimum 1 years’ experience in Childcare or Afterschool setting is desirable BUT NOT essential
Competent in consideration of the needs of children
Good Communication and relating to skills with children, staff and parents
Up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations
Updated Children’s first safeguarding regulations and reporting procedures
Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required
Employer: Roscommon LEADER Partnership CLG
Location: The Growing Tree, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Hours of Work: Part-Time, term time contracts
Salary: €14 per hour, with increase to €15 per hour following successful completion of probationary period
Annual Leave: 21 days p.a.+ 3 Additional Co. Allocated Leave Days, on a pro-rata basis
Opportunities for further development in childcare qualifications available
Staff Uniform provided
Employee Assistance Programme provided
Required start date: 29th August 2025
Work duties and outputs will include:
Assisting in the delivery of Afterschool/Homework support to children and families
Adhering to the afterschool policies and procedures
Adhering to national Childcare policies and regulation in the delivery of a safe and efficient service
Planning activities and experiences with staff to meet children’s individual needs
Working in partnership with parents
Keep documentation of works carried out on a monthly basis
Submit accurate timesheets reflective of works carried out
Efficient in offering a safe environment for children
Any other duties that may be assigned your Managers.
The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and have:
Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare is desirable BUT NOT essential
Minimum 1 years’ experience in Childcare or Afterschool setting is desirable BUT NOT essential
Competent in consideration of the needs of children
Good Communication and relating to skills with children, staff and parents
Up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations
Updated Children’s first safeguarding regulations and reporting procedures
Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required
Employer: Roscommon LEADER Partnership CLG
Location: The Growing Tree, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Hours of Work: Part-Time, term time contracts
Salary: €14 per hour, with increase to €15 per hour following successful completion of probationary period
Annual Leave: 21 days p.a.+ 3 Additional Co. Allocated Leave Days, on a pro-rata basis
Opportunities for further development in childcare qualifications available
Staff Uniform provided
Employee Assistance Programme provided
Required start date: 29th August 2025
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Curriculum Vitae
- Covering Letter
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Apply To:
recruitment@ridc.ie
County:
Roscommon
Enquiries To:
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