ADVERT ID 259188
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jul 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Aug 4 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 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:
Church of Ireland
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
104
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St Michael’s CoI NS is a primary school operating under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork Cloyne and Ross. We are a mainstream vertical school with two Autism Classes.
This vacancy is for a Bus Escort to support pupils attending our Autism Classes.
Hours of Work:
* Morning route: Approximately 7:30am departure to collect pupils and accompany them safely to school.
* Afternoon route: Collection from school at 2:10pm to accompany pupils safely home.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils while travelling on the school bus.
* Assisting pupils to board and exit the bus safely.
* Supporting pupils during the journey in a calm, caring and reassuring manner.
* Maintaining appropriate communication with the bus driver, school staff and parents where required.
* Following all school and Department of Education transport procedures.
Essential Qualities
The ideal candidate will:
* Be kind, patient and compassionate.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be dependable, punctual and organised.
* Be able to remain calm and respond appropriately in different situations.
* Have an understanding of the needs of young children and a commitment to their safety and wellbeing.
This vacancy is for a Bus Escort to support pupils attending our Autism Classes.
Hours of Work:
* Morning route: Approximately 7:30am departure to collect pupils and accompany them safely to school.
* Afternoon route: Collection from school at 2:10pm to accompany pupils safely home.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils while travelling on the school bus.
* Assisting pupils to board and exit the bus safely.
* Supporting pupils during the journey in a calm, caring and reassuring manner.
* Maintaining appropriate communication with the bus driver, school staff and parents where required.
* Following all school and Department of Education transport procedures.
Essential Qualities
The ideal candidate will:
* Be kind, patient and compassionate.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be dependable, punctual and organised.
* Be able to remain calm and respond appropriately in different situations.
* Have an understanding of the needs of young children and a commitment to their safety and wellbeing.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18388F
Apply To:
County:
Cork
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