An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homework Club Assistant to join our team in Croí na Gaillimhe Resource Centre. The post holder will work closely with the coordinator to develop a community-based homework club suitable for the needs of primary and secondary school children from a Direct Provision Hostel and including the involvement of parents of children attending the homework club.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Why work with SVP?

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• FETAC Level 5 or 6 in Childcare.
• Skills or experience in teaching or educational instruction (desirable).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Experience of working with and supporting disadvantaged children.
• Experience in working in a community development setting.
• Experience of working with families, groups and delivering projects (e.g., organising children’s activities, book club, etc.).
• Competency in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills together with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and high energy.
• Flexible and creative approach required in order to deal with wide range of varied tasks.
• Sensitivity to the needs of young people.
• Commitment to the principles of self-help and empowerment.
• Trained in first aid.
• Children’s First Training
• Knowledge of afterschool/homework club settings.
• A good knowledge of maths and Irish.
• An understanding of the Primary School Curriculum.
• An understanding on behaviour management and motivation.
• An awareness/understanding and valuing of cultural diversity.
• Understanding of the issues and needs confronting children of families seeking asylum and living in Direct Provision.

ABOUT SVP:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas.

How to Apply:

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer