ADVERT ID 248272
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Feb 11 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Feb 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Mar 4 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
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
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
82
Droichead school:
No
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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 bus escort will accompany pupils with additional needs on specialised bus transport from their homes to and from the school. An understanding of children with additional needs is important and the escort must have a caring disposition.
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children on board the bus and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
The successful applicant will work approximately 15 hours per week, dependent on the length of the run and with the hours split between the morning and afternoon, 5 days per week.
Dundalk is the collection and drop off point for the bus escort.
Bus routes and schedules are sanctioned and organised by the Transport Section of the Department of Education and Bus Eireann. The contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service or school.
Garda Vetting and manual handling certification will be required. A Form of Undertaking and a Statutory Declaration will also be required.
Medical training will be provided where necessary.
The vacant position is part-time, term-time only.
Desirable Qualification or Experience:
- SNA or Childcare Qualification
- Working with pupils with additional needs
Please apply with a letter of application, a current CV and nominated referees to shelaghjobapplications@gmail.com
The escort is responsible for the safety of the children on board the bus and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.
The successful applicant will work approximately 15 hours per week, dependent on the length of the run and with the hours split between the morning and afternoon, 5 days per week.
Dundalk is the collection and drop off point for the bus escort.
Bus routes and schedules are sanctioned and organised by the Transport Section of the Department of Education and Bus Eireann. The contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service or school.
Garda Vetting and manual handling certification will be required. A Form of Undertaking and a Statutory Declaration will also be required.
Medical training will be provided where necessary.
The vacant position is part-time, term-time only.
Desirable Qualification or Experience:
- SNA or Childcare Qualification
- Working with pupils with additional needs
Please apply with a letter of application, a current CV and nominated referees to shelaghjobapplications@gmail.com
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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.
- 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:
18382Q
Apply To:
Email only for applications and queries: shelaghjobapplications@gmail.com
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
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