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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

This is a part-time position every working day of school terms for approximately four hours per day (20 hours per week). The bus leaves at approximately 7:30a.m each morning from Gaelscoil Riabhach and afternoon departure time of 1.30pm. This position is from Monday to Friday in accordance with the school calendar year (182 days in total per year). Hours of work are based on Bus Éireann timesheets. Please see Information Note -School Transport Escorts for more information.

A basic level in the Irish language would be recommended, but is not essential.

Responsibilities include:
-Assisting children getting on and off the bus/transport safely.
-Taking responsibility for the safety of the children for the duration of their journey to/from school, until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person.
-Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps. Harnesses secured before bus leaves the home / school.
-Ensure that each pupil is received by a responsible person at drop off point.
-Build and maintain good relationships with parents and school staff.
-Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
-Perform any other duties relevant to the position of school bus escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in working with children, have an understanding of additional needs in children, and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional manner. They must also be available to work in keeping with the school calendar (182 school days).

We will compile a panel of substitute Bus Escorts to cover possible absences or future vacancies arising over the school year 2025-2026

Salary Scale: hourly rate as determined by the Department of Education and Skills (€15.50 per hour) processed fortnightly during school term time. Escorts are not paid over school holidays but receive holiday pay instead.
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