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The CRC School caters primarily for children with a physical disability - many children have an accompanying disability or medical need - who live in north city and county Dublin. We are looking for bus escorts to cover routes in North County Dublin, Blanchardstown and Finglas. Due to the wide catchment area of the school, we are also looking for relief bus escorts from Dublin West and North County Dublin as well as areas closer to Clontarf.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Principal.
The hours of work may fluctuate as per the Department of Education and Skills.

Responsibilities:

 For the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to stop and move off
 For safety of children for the time in which they are travelling and until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person
 Assisting children on and off the bus safely
 Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps. Harnesses secured before bus leaves the home / school
 Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at drop off point

Duties:

 Maintain good relationships with parents and school staff
 Act as a liaison between Principal and / or class teacher and parents when required by the principal
 Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work
 Be aware of particular disability / medical condition of the child on the bus
 Perform any other duties relevant to the position of school bus escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.
 Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the school bus escort is not to leave the bus.

Application
Applications by email only to include letter of application and CV including names and contact numbers of at least two referees.
Candidates should have experience in working with children, have an understanding of special needs and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional manner. Candidates must take part in regular training including manual handling and child protection.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Excellent attendance record is also essential.
Successful candidates are subject to garda vetting and reference checking.