Afterschool Flexi Relief Team Member - Wicklow

€15.75 per hour | Part-Time | Term-TimeStart Date: From 26th August 2026 (2026/2027 School Term)Please note: The current rate of pay is €15.00 per hour. This will increase to €15.75 per hour from 1st October 2026.Join Kids Inc.Join Kids Inc. and help children thrive after the school day in a fun, active, and supportive environment.With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services.We are currently recruiting Afterschool Flexi Relief Team Members to support our services across Wicklow for the 2026/2027 school term.About the RoleOur Afterschool programmes provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging home-from-home environment where children can relax, complete their homework, and take part in a wide range of fun and enriching activities at the end of the school day.As an Afterschool Relief Team Member, you'll provide cover across a local group of Kids Inc. services within your assigned area. You'll support centres during staff absences, annual leave, training, and vacancies, helping to ensure children continue to receive high-quality care every day.Successful candidates will be assigned to a local area based on where they live and will provide cover across multiple schools within that area. You will not be expected to travel throughout the whole of Wicklow.What You'll Be DoingHelping children settle after school and supporting a positive transition into the afternoon programmeSupporting children with homework in a calm and structured environmentLeading and participating in activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, imaginative play, and outdoor playEncouraging children's social, emotional, physical, and creative developmentBuilding positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues across multiple servicesSupporting the day-to-day running of Afterschool programmes as requiredMaintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all childrenWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience working with children is preferredA positive, reliable, and enthusiastic attitudeStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA genuine interest in working with children and supporting their developmentFluent spoken and written EnglishAvailability to provide relief cover across multiple schools within your assigned local areaFull driving licence is an advantage but not essentialWillingness to complete Garda Vetting and reference checksWhat's In It For You?€15.75 per hourPaid, certified in-house trainingCareer progression opportunities across a nationwide organisationOngoing support from experienced managers and child development specialistsEmployee referral programmeBike to Work SchemeThe opportunity to gain experience across a variety of Kids Inc. servicesThe chance to make a real difference in children's lives every dayApply TodayIf you enjoy working with children and are looking for a varied and rewarding role with a supportive, energetic team, we would love to hear from you.Apply today to be considered for our 2026/2027 school term opportunities.All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18).