ADVERT ID 258343

School Transport Bus Escort

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St Brigids BNS

Howth Road
Killester
Dublin 5
D05 A386
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jul 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 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:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
31
Current Enrolment:
333
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:
Applications accepted by EMAIL only and by 5pm on 13/07/2026 and only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th July 2026.

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 on average 25 hours weekly (2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 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.



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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

  • Email
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Roll Number:
19308J
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 5

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