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Bunscoil

Luan Lún 17 2026

Luan Lún 31 2026

Aoine MFómh 11 2026

Téarma Seasta

1

Príomhshruth le Ranganna Speisialta

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Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

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Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

Killeshin NS is seeking one bus escort for pupils in our Special Class.

The bus escort will accompany and support the student(s) in a minibus/ taxi car from their home to and from school.
The bus escort must be available for the typical school year calendar end of August to end of June, five days per week , mornings and afternoons.

The bus escort duties will include:
• Escorting the students safely to and from school
• Liaising with school staff, bus driver and parents/guardians when necessary
• Assisting the student to board and alight from transport safely and ensure that the student is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
• Ensuring the student is seated and wearing a safety belt, straps/harnesses for the duration of the journey.

Criteria:
The successful candidate will require good communication skills and be able to work with parents and school staff in a professional manner.

An understanding of additional needs and experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs would be advantageous.

The successful candidate should:
*Be warm, patient and child-centred.
*Be flexible and able to respond to changing needs.
*Demonstrate the ability to relate well to people solving issues as they arise.
*Understand the importance of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The bus escort should be available Monday to Friday, in the morning and afternoon.
The bus escort will be required to meet the bus driver each morning and afternoon at an agreed location.

Salary is €15.98 per hour processed and paid during term time. Escorts are not paid during school holidays but receive 8% holiday pay separately.

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.

Please include two references and their contact details with your CV.

Application Instructions:
Applications must be posted. Envelopes should be marked with ‘Bus Escort Application'
Applications must be received by post by the 31st of August 2026.
Applications must provide an email address as invitations to interview will be sent by email.
Interviews will be held in person, early in the week of the 7th of September, after school hours.
Only those shortlisted for interview will receive a reply.


It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.