ADVERT ID 242303
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun Aug 3 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Aug 13 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
48
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
Naomh Pius X National School is a co-ed Catholic Primary School with 48 pupils. We are seeking one Bus Escort to support and supervise students whilst they come to and from school on transport.
The candidates should have experience in working with and an understanding of special needs and be able to deal with parents and staff in a professional manner. Duties will include escorting children to and from school, assisting children to board and safely exit from the school transport, ensuring that all children are seated with the seat belts provided and ensuring that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the school and home setting. Previous experience working with children with special needs would be an advantage but is not essential.
Applicants must supply character reference and Garda Vetting and Children's First training are mandatory.
The role is approximately 10 hours per week with rate of pay €15.66 per hour. The route is from Durrow to Ballacolla and it will begin approximately 30 minutes before school opening at 9.05am and the school closure time of 3pm. The start and end point will be Durrow Village. Employment is during the school term only.
The contract is for the full school year from Thursday 28th August to Wednesday 24th June. Holiday pay is at a rate of 8% per hours worked and paid at the end of each term. The post is a non-pensionable post.
Interviews will be held in August.
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The candidates should have experience in working with and an understanding of special needs and be able to deal with parents and staff in a professional manner. Duties will include escorting children to and from school, assisting children to board and safely exit from the school transport, ensuring that all children are seated with the seat belts provided and ensuring that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the school and home setting. Previous experience working with children with special needs would be an advantage but is not essential.
Applicants must supply character reference and Garda Vetting and Children's First training are mandatory.
The role is approximately 10 hours per week with rate of pay €15.66 per hour. The route is from Durrow to Ballacolla and it will begin approximately 30 minutes before school opening at 9.05am and the school closure time of 3pm. The start and end point will be Durrow Village. Employment is during the school term only.
The contract is for the full school year from Thursday 28th August to Wednesday 24th June. Holiday pay is at a rate of 8% per hours worked and paid at the end of each term. The post is a non-pensionable post.
Interviews will be held in August.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18433H
Apply To:
Mark Envelope 'Bus Escort Application'
The Chairperson
Naomh Pius X NS,
Ballacolla
County Laois
R32H211
The Chairperson
Naomh Pius X NS,
Ballacolla
County Laois
R32H211
County:
Laois
Enquiries To:
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