ADVERT ID 259989
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Aug 3 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 10 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:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
68
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:
This position requires the successful candidate to travel to and from school three days per week (currently Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) on the bus as an escort for children in our Autism Class.
The successful candidate will be required to work mornings and afternoons on the school bus run on the days outlined above each school week throughout the school year. The bus escort will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children on the bus or taxi. This includes assisting children with boarding and alighting, securing seat belts and providing general pupil care as needed.
The ideal candidate will be kind, patient and empathetic. The role requires professional communication with parents and school staff regarding pick-ups, drop-offs, illnesses, traffic, delays and other relevant matters.
Candidates are encouraged to include details of any relevant professional development, such as First Aid or Manual Handling training.
The current rate of pay is €15.98 per hour.
The role is for approximately 4 hours each day (three days per week), which will be clarified at interview should applicants be called.
All appointments are subject to Garda Vetting, an Occupational Health check, reference verification and completion of Tusla Children First Training in accordance with Department of Education guidelines.
To apply, please send a Letter of Application and CV (including a mobile phone number for two referees) via post by 10th August 2026. Closing time for receipt of applications is 3pm on the closing date.
Please write "ESCORT APPLICATION" on the envelope.
If you require further information, please email office@clonneenns.ie
The successful candidate will be required to work mornings and afternoons on the school bus run on the days outlined above each school week throughout the school year. The bus escort will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children on the bus or taxi. This includes assisting children with boarding and alighting, securing seat belts and providing general pupil care as needed.
The ideal candidate will be kind, patient and empathetic. The role requires professional communication with parents and school staff regarding pick-ups, drop-offs, illnesses, traffic, delays and other relevant matters.
Candidates are encouraged to include details of any relevant professional development, such as First Aid or Manual Handling training.
The current rate of pay is €15.98 per hour.
The role is for approximately 4 hours each day (three days per week), which will be clarified at interview should applicants be called.
All appointments are subject to Garda Vetting, an Occupational Health check, reference verification and completion of Tusla Children First Training in accordance with Department of Education guidelines.
To apply, please send a Letter of Application and CV (including a mobile phone number for two referees) via post by 10th August 2026. Closing time for receipt of applications is 3pm on the closing date.
Please write "ESCORT APPLICATION" on the envelope.
If you require further information, please email office@clonneenns.ie
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17694H
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County:
Tipperary
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