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Senior School

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This ad is for a bus escort position supporting a student to and from school on school transport for the rest of the school year. It is a fixed term position until the end of the school year, June 30th. The contract is for 5 hours per day. The route will start in Lusk, Co Dublin and travel to the school in Portmarnock each morning and the reverse journey in the afternoon. School starts at 9am and finishes at 2.30pm. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Principal.

Responsibilities:
- For the safety of the child getting on, getting off transport and while the taxi is in transit.
- For safety of the child for the time in which they are travelling and until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person
- Assisting the child on and off the bus safely
- Making sure the child is seated with seat belt before taxi leaves the home / school
- Ensure that the child is received by 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 taxi
- 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 candidate will be subject to Garda vetting and reference checking.