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Mainstream with Special Classes

Junior School

Co-Educational

Catholic

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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.

• The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week to accompany and support pupils with Autism in a taxi from their home to and from the school.
• The bus escort will meet the driver daily at the school.
• The position is 15 hours weekly (1.5 hours in the morning and 1.5 hours in the evening
• The hourly rate of pay is in line with the Department of Education guidelines for school bus escorts.
• Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
• The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.

Bus escort duties will include:
- Escorting the pupils safely to and from school.
- Assisting the pupils to board and alight from the bus safely and ensuring the pupils are received by responsible adults at the set down points.
- Ensuring the pupils are seated and wearing a safety belt for the journey.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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