Programme Assistant

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play
• Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment
• Use positive behaviour guidance to support children with different needs
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff
• Support the day-to-day running of the programme from set-up through to pack-down

Requirements

• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Reliable transport to the sKids Westmere site
• Availability from 2:30pm on weekdays
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar
• Positive, energetic, and can-do attitude
• Confidence working with groups of children
• Satisfactory Police Record Check required

Benefits

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus of up to $250
• No weekend work
• Free time in the middle of the day
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

About the Company

sKids has been delivering engaging out-of-school care programmes for tamariki across New Zealand since 1996, creating safe and fun spaces where children can laugh, learn, and adventure.