ADVERT ID 259092
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jul 20 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
45
Current Enrolment:
665
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:
St.Nessan’s NS is seeking a reliable and caring bus escort to supervise and assist a child enrolled in our autism class during their daily journeys to and from school, as soon as possible.
The role involves supervising and supporting the pupil during their taxi journey to the school in the morning and home again in the afternoon.
Times (approximate):
• Morning: 8.00am – 9.00am
• Afternoon: 2.40pm – 3.40pm
• Times may vary slightly depending on traffic and route.
How it works:
The escort will be collected by taxi from the school each morning, travel to the pupil’s home, and accompany them back to school in the taxi. In the afternoon, the escort will accompany the pupil home in the taxi and the taxi will then return the escort to the school.
Alternatively, the taxi can meet you at/near the child’s home (city centre) and drop you back to that point after the child has been dropped to school.
Pay:
• €15.98 per hour (Dept. of Education rate) • Payment is made monthly during term time.
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday pay payable at Christmas, Easter and at beginning of Summer holidays.
Bank Holidays during school term will be paid.
The role follows the primary school calendar
Additional information:
• Experience working with children is desirable
• Understanding of additional needs would be beneficial
• Possess an ability to work in a positive and professional manner with parents and school staff
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the form of undertaking for this position.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
Please include at least one current work reference and their contact details with your CV.
Applicants must have a good command of the English language.
Please send your CV and letter of application to office@stnessans.ie by 29th July 2026. Please write School Transport Bus Escort Application in the subject bar of the email.
Alternatively, post your application letter and CV by 29th July to:
Principal, St.Nessan’s NS, Mungret, Limerick
The role involves supervising and supporting the pupil during their taxi journey to the school in the morning and home again in the afternoon.
Times (approximate):
• Morning: 8.00am – 9.00am
• Afternoon: 2.40pm – 3.40pm
• Times may vary slightly depending on traffic and route.
How it works:
The escort will be collected by taxi from the school each morning, travel to the pupil’s home, and accompany them back to school in the taxi. In the afternoon, the escort will accompany the pupil home in the taxi and the taxi will then return the escort to the school.
Alternatively, the taxi can meet you at/near the child’s home (city centre) and drop you back to that point after the child has been dropped to school.
Pay:
• €15.98 per hour (Dept. of Education rate) • Payment is made monthly during term time.
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday pay payable at Christmas, Easter and at beginning of Summer holidays.
Bank Holidays during school term will be paid.
The role follows the primary school calendar
Additional information:
• Experience working with children is desirable
• Understanding of additional needs would be beneficial
• Possess an ability to work in a positive and professional manner with parents and school staff
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the form of undertaking for this position.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
Please include at least one current work reference and their contact details with your CV.
Applicants must have a good command of the English language.
Please send your CV and letter of application to office@stnessans.ie by 29th July 2026. Please write School Transport Bus Escort Application in the subject bar of the email.
Alternatively, post your application letter and CV by 29th July to:
Principal, St.Nessan’s NS, Mungret, Limerick
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
14409N
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County:
Limerick
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