Cover Staff (Early Years) - Balgriffin, Ashbourne & Ridgewood

Tigerschildcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holiday days (including bank)

HSF Health Plan discount 10%

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Onboarding induction and team meetings

On-site parking

Job summary

Tigers Childcare is seeking a dedicated Cover Staff (Early Years) for Balgriffin, Ashbourne, and Ridgewood. Deliver holistic play-based education, support consistent routines, and track children's progress with colleagues and families.

Role is full-time on a fixed-term one-year contract with strong values and commitment to safeguarding. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered by Tigers Childcare.

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred).
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children’s development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child’s progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

Skills

Reliability

Empathy

Attention to detail

Passion for working with children

Education

Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Cover Staff (Early Years) - Balgriffin, Ashbourne & Ridgewood

Cover Staff - Balgriffin, Ashbourne, Ridgewood | Full - Time | 1 Year- Fixed Term Contract | €18.00 per hour

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive .

If you're organised, values- driven , and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships . With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement .

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams . At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child’s progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred)
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice
• Interest in continued growth within a values-driven childcare setting

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A meaningful role contributing to early years development and centre success
• Supportive colleagues and a genuinely values-led culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learning
• A role where your care, detail and professionalism are noticed and valued

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of pay: €18.00 per hour
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programme
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room facilities and on-site parking

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

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All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.