ADVERT ID 244742
School Transport Bus Escort
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Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 18 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Oct 1 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
42
Current Enrolment:
595
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:
Scoil na Naomh Uilig is an inclusive school with 24 mainstream classes and 5 classes for children with additional needs. Our school caters for children of all abilities across our 29 classrooms.
The bus escort will accompany pupils with additional needs on specialised bus transport from their homes to and from the school. An understanding of children with additional needs is important and the escort must have a caring disposition.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children on board the bus and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
The successful applicant will work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the hours split between the morning and afternoon, 5 days per week. The school is the collection and drop off point for the bus escort.
Bus routes and schedules are sanctioned and organised by the Transport Section of the Department of Education and Bus Eireann. The contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service.
Garda Vetting and manual handling certification will be required. A Form of Undertaking and a Statutory Declaration will also be required. Medical training will be provided where necessary.
The vacant position is part-time, term-time only.
Desirable Qualification or Experience:
- SNA or Childcare Qualification
- Working with pupils with additional needs
Please apply with a letter of application, a current CV and nominated referees to busescortapplications@snu.ie.
The bus escort will accompany pupils with additional needs on specialised bus transport from their homes to and from the school. An understanding of children with additional needs is important and the escort must have a caring disposition.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children on board the bus and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
The successful applicant will work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the hours split between the morning and afternoon, 5 days per week. The school is the collection and drop off point for the bus escort.
Bus routes and schedules are sanctioned and organised by the Transport Section of the Department of Education and Bus Eireann. The contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service.
Garda Vetting and manual handling certification will be required. A Form of Undertaking and a Statutory Declaration will also be required. Medical training will be provided where necessary.
The vacant position is part-time, term-time only.
Desirable Qualification or Experience:
- SNA or Childcare Qualification
- Working with pupils with additional needs
Please apply with a letter of application, a current CV and nominated referees to busescortapplications@snu.ie.
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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.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20271T
Apply To:
Email applications only to busescortapplications@snu.ie for the attention of:
Chairperson Board of Management
Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
Chairperson Board of Management
Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
County:
Kildare
Enquiries To:
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