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School Transport Bus Escort (15 hpw)
Times per day:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (AM) 7:30-9:00 and 4:00-5.30(PM)
Wednesday (A.M.) 7.30- 9.00 and 12.55- 2.10 (PM)
(During term time)
The Board of Management of Portmarnock Community School invites applications for the position of
School Bus Escort at Portmarnock Community School.
Purpose of Job:
To assist student/s from home to school on a daily basis Responsible to: School Principal or other
designated officer. The responsibilities and duties listed below are general in scope and are not
meant to be exhaustive in relation to the work to be undertaken by a School Transport Bus Escort
Responsibilities
• Must ensure that they are on the bus/taxi at time of first pick-up and last set down.
• Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and
‘move off’.
• Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus/taxi.
• Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps or harnesses where provided. • Ensure
that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point.
Duties
• Supervision of children travelling on bus/taxi.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus/taxi.
• Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e. conveyance
of messages or letters to parents.
• Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus/taxi and be briefed by the Principal on
how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the Principal
from time to time.
• Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus/taxi.
• The Escorts position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e. at
back of bus/taxi.
• Report all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher.
• The Escort is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time
Candidates should have experience of working with children, have an understanding of Special
Education Needs and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional manner.
School Bus Escorts will be expected to travel to and from an agreed pick-up and drop-off point to
meet the bus.
Applicants must supply suitable character references and Garda Vetting will be mandatory to
appointment.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• Understands the importance of supporting children with special educational needs in order to
facilitate their attendance at school.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure positive and effective relationships with
principal/class teacher, driver, parents, students and other relevant stakeholders.
• Have a calm, patient and sensitive attitude.
Desirable:
• Qualification/certificate in the area of: Special Needs Assistant / Childcare.
• Experience of working with children with special needs.
General Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Remuneration:  The rate of pay is currently €13.40 per hour and is subject to the conditions set out by the
Department of Education and Skills from time to time.  Garda Vetting: The appointment is subject to Portmarnock Community School receiving a
satisfactory evetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
Please send your C.V. along with contact details of character referees by email to
office@portmarnockcommunityschool.ie for the attention of the Principal, H Tobin no later than 4 p.m. Friday 5th January 2024
.