Active

Primary

Fri Sep 5 2025

Fri Sep 26 2025

Mon Sep 29 2025

Fixed-term

2

Special School

Vertical

Co-Educational

Other

18

86

Yes

The CRC School caters primarily for children with a physical disability - many children have an accompanying disability or medical needs. This ad is for 2 bus escort positions supporting students to and from school on school transport for the rest of the school year.

1) Fixed term position immediatley until the end of the school year June 30th. The contract is for 4 hours per day. The route will start in Balbriggan, Co Dublin and travel to the school in Clontarf each morning and the reverse journey in the afternoon.

2) Substitute position for 4 hours per day for the next 6-8 weeks. The route will start in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and travel to the school in Clontarf each morning and the reverse journey in the afternoon.

School starts at 8.50am and finishes at 2.30pm.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Principal.

Responsibilities:

- For the safety of the children getting on, getting off transport and while the bus is in transit.
- For safety of the children for the time in which they are travelling and until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person
- Assisting the children on and off the bus safely
- Making sure the children are seated with appropriate straps / harnesses secured before bus leaves the home / school
- Ensure that the children are received by some a responsible person at home 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 children 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.

Application
Applications by email only to include letter of application and CV including names and contact numbers for 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.