ADVERT ID 245262
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Oct 2 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Oct 16 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 27 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
19
Current Enrolment:
300
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:
• The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week to accompany and support pupils with Autism in a mini bus from their home to and from the school.
• The bus escort will meet the driver daily at the school.
• The position is 20 hours weekly.
• The hourly rate of pay is in line with the Department of Education guidelines for school bus escorts.
• Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
• The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.
Bus escort duties will include:
- Escorting the pupils safely to and from school.
- Assisting the pupils to board and alight from the bus safely and ensuring the pupils are received by responsible adults at the set down points.
- Ensuring the pupils are seated and wearing a safety belt for the journey.
• The bus escort will meet the driver daily at the school.
• The position is 20 hours weekly.
• The hourly rate of pay is in line with the Department of Education guidelines for school bus escorts.
• Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
• The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.
Bus escort duties will include:
- Escorting the pupils safely to and from school.
- Assisting the pupils to board and alight from the bus safely and ensuring the pupils are received by responsible adults at the set down points.
- Ensuring the pupils are seated and wearing a safety belt for the journey.
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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 (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17978V
Apply To:
naiscoilidejobs@gmail.com
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 5
Enquiries To:
Website:
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