ADVERT ID 260143
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Aug 4 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
19
Current Enrolment:
300
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
• 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.
• 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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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17978V
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 5
Website:
Further Information:
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