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  • Ballymahon, Ireland
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Childcare Assistant

Longford Forest | €14.35 per hour

Bring the fun to life and create magical moments for families

We're looking for a cheerful and approachable Childcare Assistant to help create a fun, safe and engaging environment for children.

What you'll be doing

  • Create a safe, simulating environment that supports children's enjoyment and learning
  • Maintain high standards of guest care and build strong parent relationships
  • Work collaboratively within the team to deliver engaging activities
  • Ensure all interactions reflect a friendly, professional and child-focused approach

What's in it for you

  • Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
  • Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
  • Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
  • A supportive, friendly team
  • Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

  • Part-time contract, fully flexible with shifts falling between 9:30am and 5:30pm
  • You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 60 hours over a 4week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
  • This role includes weekends and bank holidays
  • Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to build rapport with both adults and children
  • Friendly, enthusiastic and naturally cheerful personality

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

Working here

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Closing date: 25th June 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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