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We are a mainstream school with two special classes for children with an ASD diagnosis. This vacancy is for a part-time post for the remainder of the academic year. The escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week for the school year. The bus escort must be available in the mornings from 7.30am - 9:30am and afternoons from 2:15pm – 4.15pm. The route will commence at the school.

The Bus Escort meets the bus operator at the school every morning and is dropped back to the school in the afternoon.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the child on board the bus/taxi and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the child getting on and off the bus/taxi, securing appropriate seat belts, etc.

Experience working with children with autism and complex needs is desirable. An understanding of children with Special Needs is important and the bus escort must be kind, patient and empathetic. Candidates will be expected to deal with parents and school staff in a professional way, they will need to communicate regarding pickups/drop offs, illnesses, traffic, delays etc.
Please include details of any Continuous Professional Development such as First Aid/Manual Handling etc. training you may have.

All Appointments are subject to Garda Vetting requirements; Occupational health check and verification of references.
To apply for this position, submit a letter of application an up to date CV including name and contact number for two referees to priomhoideballina@gmail.com with subject line 'BUS ESCORT APPLICATION'