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ADVERT ID 247095
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Dec 2 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jan 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Jan 16 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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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
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:
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 a kind, caring and patient individual 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:
We are recruiting for our Greystones route. (Greystones to Blackrock and back to Greystones in the morning and afternoon).
It may be possible for the bus to collect you on the way to collect students, or meet you somewhere convenient.
Full details will be discussed at interview stage.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-Term position from January 2026 to June 2026. Possibility of new contract for next school year.
START DATE:
Friday 16th January 2026.
HOURS OF WORK:
5 Days per week, Monday to Friday.
25 hours per week
Morning: Approx. 7.30am start time from Greystones
Afternoons: Approx. 2:00pm start time from Greystones
Total hours per day: 5 hours
Term time only.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.66 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.
Public Holiday hours also paid
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 or by phone on 01 2881771.
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 a kind, caring and patient individual 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:
We are recruiting for our Greystones route. (Greystones to Blackrock and back to Greystones in the morning and afternoon).
It may be possible for the bus to collect you on the way to collect students, or meet you somewhere convenient.
Full details will be discussed at interview stage.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-Term position from January 2026 to June 2026. Possibility of new contract for next school year.
START DATE:
Friday 16th January 2026.
HOURS OF WORK:
5 Days per week, Monday to Friday.
25 hours per week
Morning: Approx. 7.30am start time from Greystones
Afternoons: Approx. 2:00pm start time from Greystones
Total hours per day: 5 hours
Term time only.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.66 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.
Public Holiday hours also paid
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 or by phone on 01 2881771.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18499O
Apply To:
Roisin Kelly
REF: Bus Advert
Saint Augustine's School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
REF: Bus Advert
Saint Augustine's School
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
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