ADVERT ID 260806
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Aug 14 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
An Foras Patrunachta
Classification:
Gaelscoil
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
150
Droichead school:
Yes
Gaelscoil
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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:
Gaelscoil Phádraig is located in Ballybrack, Co Dublin. A96KF64.
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. School starts at 8.50a.m. and finishes at 2.30p.m.
• The bus escort will meet the driver daily at the school.
• The position is approximately 15 hours weekly (1.5 hours in the morning and 1.5 hours in the afternoon.
• 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 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.
Further enquiries can be made to foluntasGSP@gmail.com.
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. School starts at 8.50a.m. and finishes at 2.30p.m.
• The bus escort will meet the driver daily at the school.
• The position is approximately 15 hours weekly (1.5 hours in the morning and 1.5 hours in the afternoon.
• 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 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.
Further enquiries can be made to foluntasGSP@gmail.com.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20056P
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Website:
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