ADVERT ID 244348
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 9 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 23 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 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:
19
Current Enrolment:
294
Droichead school:
Yes
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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:
We require a bus escort to accompany and support pupils to and from school each day. This position will require availability to work 5 days per week for approximately 3.5 to 4 hrs a day in accordance with the school calendar.
The escort should be available between 8:30 and 9:30 each morning and between 1:50 and 3:50 each afternoon (approximate times which are subject to change).
The school is the meeting point with the bus contractor and escorts must have their own transport to and from the school.
The hourly rate of pay is €15.66 per hour, in line with the DES guidelines for school bus escorts.
Experience working with children with Autism is desirable.
Duties will include:
* Escorting the pupils safely to and from school
* Assisting the pupils to board and alight from transport safely and ensuring that the pupil is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
* Ensuring the pupil is seated and wearing a safety belt for the duration of the journey
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements and verification of references.
CV to be sent by email to stclaresnsapplications@gmail.com or by post to the address below.
Closing date is 23rd September
The escort should be available between 8:30 and 9:30 each morning and between 1:50 and 3:50 each afternoon (approximate times which are subject to change).
The school is the meeting point with the bus contractor and escorts must have their own transport to and from the school.
The hourly rate of pay is €15.66 per hour, in line with the DES guidelines for school bus escorts.
Experience working with children with Autism is desirable.
Duties will include:
* Escorting the pupils safely to and from school
* Assisting the pupils to board and alight from transport safely and ensuring that the pupil is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
* Ensuring the pupil is seated and wearing a safety belt for the duration of the journey
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements and verification of references.
CV to be sent by email to stclaresnsapplications@gmail.com or by post to the address below.
Closing date is 23rd September
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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.
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18505G
Apply To:
The Principal
Tubberclare National School
Glasson
Athlone
N37XV00
Tubberclare National School
Glasson
Athlone
N37XV00
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
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