ADVERT ID 182302
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Oct 13 2022
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 26 2022
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 7 2022
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
200
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
South Abbey National School require School Bus Escorts to accompany SEN children to and from school.
Employment is on a part time basis during school term time only. Bus Escorts are not paid during school holidays.
The escort must have their own transport to and from the pick-up and drop-off point which is South Abbey NS.
Initial morning pick-up usually between 6am & 7am and final evening drop-off between 3pm & 4pm (subject to change in line with the Bus Éireann Operating Board schedule).
The escort is responsible for the safety of the child on board the bus/taxi and will be required to provide pupil care needs including but not limited to assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
As a guide only:
• Up to circa 20 hours per week (subject to sanction by the NCSE and the Department of Education & Skills approval).
• €13.40 per hour (The hourly rate of pay shall be in line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines for school bus escorts which is subject to change).
Desirable Experience:
• Experience assisting children with A.S.D., A.D.H.D., moderate autism and flight risk.
• Experience in working with children with complex needs.
• Experience and training in communication needs (Lámh), feeding care, intimate care, toileting care and equipment.
• Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience in First Aid.
As a guide only - The Bus Escort duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensure that s/he is on the school transport at the time of the first pick-up and last set down.
• Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to “stop” and “move off”.
• Assist children to board and alight safely from the school transport.
• Ensure that all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided.
• Ensure that each pupil is received by a parent/guardian at the set down point.
• Supervise the children travelling on the school transport and to and from the school transport into and out of the School/classrooms.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the school transport.
• Act as liaison between the School Principal and/or class teacher and parents when required e.g. conveyance of messages and letters to parents.
• Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the school transport and be capable of dealing with same.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by School Management/Principal from time to time.
• Not leave the school transport unless under exceptional circumstances.
• Ensure that his/her position on the school transport is where maximum control of the children is achieved.
• Report all concerns to the School Principal and/or Class Teacher.
• Keep a daily diary/record.
Candidates should only apply once by email to the email address below.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting and appropriate character references.
recruitment_busescorts2022@southabbeyns.ie
Employment is on a part time basis during school term time only. Bus Escorts are not paid during school holidays.
The escort must have their own transport to and from the pick-up and drop-off point which is South Abbey NS.
Initial morning pick-up usually between 6am & 7am and final evening drop-off between 3pm & 4pm (subject to change in line with the Bus Éireann Operating Board schedule).
The escort is responsible for the safety of the child on board the bus/taxi and will be required to provide pupil care needs including but not limited to assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
As a guide only:
• Up to circa 20 hours per week (subject to sanction by the NCSE and the Department of Education & Skills approval).
• €13.40 per hour (The hourly rate of pay shall be in line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines for school bus escorts which is subject to change).
Desirable Experience:
• Experience assisting children with A.S.D., A.D.H.D., moderate autism and flight risk.
• Experience in working with children with complex needs.
• Experience and training in communication needs (Lámh), feeding care, intimate care, toileting care and equipment.
• Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience in First Aid.
As a guide only - The Bus Escort duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensure that s/he is on the school transport at the time of the first pick-up and last set down.
• Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to “stop” and “move off”.
• Assist children to board and alight safely from the school transport.
• Ensure that all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided.
• Ensure that each pupil is received by a parent/guardian at the set down point.
• Supervise the children travelling on the school transport and to and from the school transport into and out of the School/classrooms.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the school transport.
• Act as liaison between the School Principal and/or class teacher and parents when required e.g. conveyance of messages and letters to parents.
• Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the school transport and be capable of dealing with same.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by School Management/Principal from time to time.
• Not leave the school transport unless under exceptional circumstances.
• Ensure that his/her position on the school transport is where maximum control of the children is achieved.
• Report all concerns to the School Principal and/or Class Teacher.
• Keep a daily diary/record.
Candidates should only apply once by email to the email address below.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting and appropriate character references.
recruitment_busescorts2022@southabbeyns.ie
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
10724B
Apply To:
Mr Billy Baker, Chairperson of the BOM.
recruitment_busescorts2022@southabbeyns.ie
recruitment_busescorts2022@southabbeyns.ie
County:
Cork
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