ADVERT ID 257816
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Aug 4 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Aug 11 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
16
Current Enrolment:
215
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications accepted by EMAIL to recruitment@roxborons.ie
Please insert "Bus Escort" into the subject bar of the email.
The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week during term time and also during periods of Summer Provision.
This is a part-time role, approximately 2-3 hours per day. Start at the school approximately 8am and collection of pupils at 13:40 and 14:40.
*Please note final contract hours are to be confirmed with the transport provider and will be reconfigured from time to time when bus routes are changed due to pupil enrolment. Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route. Distance from school to furthest pick up is 10km.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home to Roxboro NS each day.
- work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, term time only and 2 weeks in July.
-ensure pupil safety and wellbeing while on board including:
- assist children getting on and off bus and ensure a safe handover to SNA/teacher/parent/guardian
- secure seat belts and any other safety equipment
- support care needs as required
• The hourly rate of pay €15.98 per hour and is in line with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines for school bus escorts.
- Only those being called for interview will be contacted.
- Garda Vetting required prior to commencement.
• 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.
Please insert "Bus Escort" into the subject bar of the email.
The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week during term time and also during periods of Summer Provision.
This is a part-time role, approximately 2-3 hours per day. Start at the school approximately 8am and collection of pupils at 13:40 and 14:40.
*Please note final contract hours are to be confirmed with the transport provider and will be reconfigured from time to time when bus routes are changed due to pupil enrolment. Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route. Distance from school to furthest pick up is 10km.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home to Roxboro NS each day.
- work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, term time only and 2 weeks in July.
-ensure pupil safety and wellbeing while on board including:
- assist children getting on and off bus and ensure a safe handover to SNA/teacher/parent/guardian
- secure seat belts and any other safety equipment
- support care needs as required
• The hourly rate of pay €15.98 per hour and is in line with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines for school bus escorts.
- Only those being called for interview will be contacted.
- Garda Vetting required prior to commencement.
• 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.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18742U
Apply To:
County:
Roscommon
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