Childcare - Kinsale

Sherpa Kids Head Office-Kinsale, Ireland

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

  • Start Date: February 2026to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting before the school term commences.
  • Job Types: Permanent Part-time
  • Location:Kinsale**:

  • Hours: Monday to Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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)
  • 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.

  • Own Car (required)

See our website for more information

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €15.00-€16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • Do you own a car to commute OR use public transport?
  • What area are you currently living in or Eircode?
  • 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?

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person