ADVERT ID 246020
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Sun Nov 2 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 17 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
76
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:
Lakeview School is a school which caters for children age 5 to 18 with Mild General Learning Needs and Complex Needs. It is essential that the candidate will have experience and the necessary skills to work with pupils who have additional needs.
We are seeking 1 bus escort, and would like to have a panel of substitutes available.
Route
Pick up of students starting in the Headford area at approximately 07:45 and accompany them to Lakeview School, Renmore, Galway for 08:50. Escort students from school to their homes from 14:30.
Approximately 15 hours per week-TBC.
The bus escort will accompany and support students in a mini bus from their home to and from school. The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week for the school year. The bus escort duties will include:
Escorting the students safely to and from school
Liaising with school staff, bus driver and parents/guardians when necessary
Assisting the students to board and alight from transport safely and ensure that
the student is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
Ensuring the student is seated and wearing a safety belt for the duration of the
journey
The successful candidate will require good communication skills and have some experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs. Experience working with children with intellectual disability is desirable.
The bus escort should be available daily, in the morning and afternoon. The children will be arriving at school for or before 08:50 and will be going home at 14:30. The bus escort will be required to meet the bus driver each morning and afternoon at an agreed location in the above route areas. The hourly rate of pay is in line with the DES guidelines for school bus escorts - €15.50 per hour.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references. Please include two references and their contact details with your CV.
We are seeking 1 bus escort, and would like to have a panel of substitutes available.
Route
Pick up of students starting in the Headford area at approximately 07:45 and accompany them to Lakeview School, Renmore, Galway for 08:50. Escort students from school to their homes from 14:30.
Approximately 15 hours per week-TBC.
The bus escort will accompany and support students in a mini bus from their home to and from school. The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week for the school year. The bus escort duties will include:
Escorting the students safely to and from school
Liaising with school staff, bus driver and parents/guardians when necessary
Assisting the students to board and alight from transport safely and ensure that
the student is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
Ensuring the student is seated and wearing a safety belt for the duration of the
journey
The successful candidate will require good communication skills and have some experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs. Experience working with children with intellectual disability is desirable.
The bus escort should be available daily, in the morning and afternoon. The children will be arriving at school for or before 08:50 and will be going home at 14:30. The bus escort will be required to meet the bus driver each morning and afternoon at an agreed location in the above route areas. The hourly rate of pay is in line with the DES guidelines for school bus escorts - €15.50 per hour.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references. Please include two references and their contact details with your CV.
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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 (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19201O
Apply To:
Woodlands
Dublin Road
Renmore
H91 YF88
Dublin Road
Renmore
H91 YF88
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
Applications to be submitted by Email to lakeviewbom@gmail.com
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