ADVERT ID 221415
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 26 2024 09:45:04
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 16 2024
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 29 2024
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
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
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
37
Current Enrolment:
395
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
We are a mainstream school with two special classes for children with an ASD diagnosis. We are seeking one bus escort to support and supervise our students while they come to and from school on transport. The route will commence at the school. The escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week for the school year.
The Bus Escort will meet the bus operator at the school every morning and will be dropped back to the school in the afternoon.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children 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 manner, they will need to communicate regarding pickups/drop offs, illnesses, traffic, delays etc.
The role is approximately 15 hours per week with a rate of pay of €13.40 per hour. Employment is during the school term only. Holiday pay is at a rate of 8% per per hours worked and paid twice per year.
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, verification of references, Tusla Children First training. Department of Education guidelines apply.
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application and an up to date CV including the name and contact number of two referees to applications@stanhopestreetprimary.ie with 'BUS ESCORT APPLICATION' in the subject line.
The Bus Escort will meet the bus operator at the school every morning and will be dropped back to the school in the afternoon.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children 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 manner, they will need to communicate regarding pickups/drop offs, illnesses, traffic, delays etc.
The role is approximately 15 hours per week with a rate of pay of €13.40 per hour. Employment is during the school term only. Holiday pay is at a rate of 8% per per hours worked and paid twice per year.
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, verification of references, Tusla Children First training. Department of Education guidelines apply.
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application and an up to date CV including the name and contact number of two referees to applications@stanhopestreetprimary.ie with 'BUS ESCORT APPLICATION' in the subject line.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
09932B
Apply To:
applications@stanhopestreetprimary.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 7
Enquiries To:
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