School Age Assistant

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Join Our Growing Team at The Learning Tree!

We’re currently hiring for the following exciting position

• School Age Assistant

Location: The Learning Tree, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09WK0H

Salary: Very competitive and based on qualifications and experience.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Why Work With Us?

At The Learning Tree, we believe in creating a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment where both children and educators thrive. Our setting is truly unique, offering enriching experiences for staff and children alike - including on-site playgrounds, a farm, soft play areas, a library, café, garden centre, and more! We celebrate individuality, nurture creativity, and are deeply committed to high-quality care and early education. If you’re a passionate educator who loves working with children and wants to grow in a dynamic, well-resourced environment - we’d love to meet you! The Learning Tree is a not-for-profit service - but not for loss. Funding is reinvested directly back into the service to enrich the experiences of both the children in our care and the educators who support them. This means better resources, more professional development opportunities, and a setting where people, not profit, come first!

What We Offer

Competitive salary with a clear qualification-based pay scale

Qualification Incentive - salary increments upon completion of higher-level qualifications (e.g., QQI Level 6 or 7)

33 days of paid annual leave (including Christmas week, Good Friday & all bank holidays)

Paid sick leave

Free uniforms & free on-site parking

Childcare Discount - reduced rates for employees' children enrolled in our service

Time off in lieu for staff meetings/training

Progression & leadership opportunities

Paid CPD / further education support

Comprehensive CPD Programme: The Learning Tree covers 100% of approved college course costs upfront. These costs are then repaid through salary sacrifice. Once you’ve completed two years of service post-graduation, you’ll receive 50% of the total course cost back as a bonus. We value your growth - education is important to us

Employee Assistance Programme (6 free therapy sessions per year)

Opportunities for study trips abroad

Loyalty rewards & employee referral bonus

Staff appreciation programme

Service milestone celebrations

Regular social events & team-building nights

Annual team retreats of team-building events to foster camaraderie

Enhanced benefits: Bike to Work & Travel Tax Saver schemes

Access to innovative, child-led curriculum approaches

A positive, team-based working culture with support systems in place

What We’re Looking For

• No qualification necessary for Afterschool
• 3+ years’ experience in early years or school-aged care advantageous
• Strong understanding of Aistear & Síolta frameworks
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and a passion for working with children
• Experience with additional needs is a plus but not required