ADVERT ID 240940
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jul 10 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 28 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
4
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
23
Current Enrolment:
160
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
THE ROLE:
Saint Augustine’s Special School in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, is a school for children with mild to moderate general learning difficulties.
We are looking for kind, caring and patient individuals to accompany/supervise students with special needs on their journey to and from school on their school bus.
Must be a good communicator as you will be required to be in close communication with parents/guardians via WhatsApp about bus delays, buses not running, school closure days etc.
Experience of working with children with Special Needs preferable, but not essential.
Must work well with children.
ROUTES AVAILABLE:
Various routes available: Blackrock, Bray, Carrickmines, Kimmage, Knocklyon, Rathmines, Templeogue
It may be possible for bus to collect you enroute to collect students, or meet you somewhere convenient, depending on route.
Full details will be discussed at interview stage.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-Term and Substitute positions available.
START DATE:
Thursday 28th August 2025
HOURS OF WORK:
5 Days per week, Monday to Friday.
Approx 15 – 25 hours per week (depending on route).
Morning: Approx. 7.30am – 9.30am
Afternoons: Approx. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Total hours per day: Approx 3 - 4.5 hours
Term time only.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.50 per hour (Paid monthly)
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday hours payable at Christmas, Easter and at beginning of summer holidays.
GARDA VETTING:
All positions offered are subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and reference checks.
PANEL OF APPLICANTS:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a six-month period from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidates.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can apply by post, or email.
Please include the following with application:
1. Short Cover Letter
2. Copy CV
3. Names of 2 referees and their contact details
Applications by Email:
Applications by email should be sent to the following:
For the attention of Róisín Kelly at info@saintaugustines.ie
Applications by post:
Applications sent by post should be sent for the attention of Róisín Kelly, School Secretary
Saint Augustine’s School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
A94 X8K7
INFORMAL QUERIES:
We would be delighted to answer any queries you might have in advance of your application.
All initial enquiries should be directed to Róisín Kelly, School Secretary at info@saintaugustines.ie.
INTERVIEW DATES:
Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 28th July 2025.
Interview will be conducted by Mr. John Moore, Deputy Principal.
Saint Augustine’s Special School in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, is a school for children with mild to moderate general learning difficulties.
We are looking for kind, caring and patient individuals to accompany/supervise students with special needs on their journey to and from school on their school bus.
Must be a good communicator as you will be required to be in close communication with parents/guardians via WhatsApp about bus delays, buses not running, school closure days etc.
Experience of working with children with Special Needs preferable, but not essential.
Must work well with children.
ROUTES AVAILABLE:
Various routes available: Blackrock, Bray, Carrickmines, Kimmage, Knocklyon, Rathmines, Templeogue
It may be possible for bus to collect you enroute to collect students, or meet you somewhere convenient, depending on route.
Full details will be discussed at interview stage.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-Term and Substitute positions available.
START DATE:
Thursday 28th August 2025
HOURS OF WORK:
5 Days per week, Monday to Friday.
Approx 15 – 25 hours per week (depending on route).
Morning: Approx. 7.30am – 9.30am
Afternoons: Approx. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Total hours per day: Approx 3 - 4.5 hours
Term time only.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.50 per hour (Paid monthly)
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday hours payable at Christmas, Easter and at beginning of summer holidays.
GARDA VETTING:
All positions offered are subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and reference checks.
PANEL OF APPLICANTS:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a six-month period from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidates.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can apply by post, or email.
Please include the following with application:
1. Short Cover Letter
2. Copy CV
3. Names of 2 referees and their contact details
Applications by Email:
Applications by email should be sent to the following:
For the attention of Róisín Kelly at info@saintaugustines.ie
Applications by post:
Applications sent by post should be sent for the attention of Róisín Kelly, School Secretary
Saint Augustine’s School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
A94 X8K7
INFORMAL QUERIES:
We would be delighted to answer any queries you might have in advance of your application.
All initial enquiries should be directed to Róisín Kelly, School Secretary at info@saintaugustines.ie.
INTERVIEW DATES:
Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 28th July 2025.
Interview will be conducted by Mr. John Moore, Deputy Principal.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18499O
Apply To:
Roisin Kelly
Saint Augustine's School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
Saint Augustine's School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
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