About this role
Core Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure that the welfare of the children attending the service is paramount. To carefully supervise and keep close contact with all children. To make sure that the childcare service is clean, tidy and safe. Ensuring at the start of each session that that area has been cleaned and this has been recorded. To support team with homework support & in planning, structured and age appropriate activities for all children. To encourage independence within all children. To foster the growth of self-esteem within all children. Where appropriate, to assist in providing healthy snacks which meet the growing needs of children and reflects variation in culture or dietary needs. Promote and encourage effective parental involvement. Promote the services in the local community and target users from the most marginalised sections of the community. Optional: Support and participate in any fundraising initiatives within working hours. Any other relevant duties as may be required from time to time. Person Specification: Aptitude and empathy with Children. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form.. CE Scheme Skills