ADVERT ID 262054
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 18 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Sep 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Oct 1 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
103
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:
The Board of Management of Crehana National School, Roll Number 11969N, invites applications for the position of School Transport Bus Escort to support pupils travelling to and from school as part of the School Transport Scheme.
This is a part-time position operating during the school term and in accordance with the school calendar. The successful candidate will be required to work on school days, generally in both the morning and afternoon. Exact hours of work will depend on the school transport route allocated and may be subject to change in accordance with transport arrangements.
The School Transport Bus Escort will accompany and support pupils travelling to and from Crehana National School and will have an important role in promoting their care, safety, wellbeing and dignity while travelling on school transport. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with pupils, parents/guardians, the school, the transport provider and driver.
The role requires a person who is reliable, punctual, caring, patient and attentive to the individual needs of pupils. Experience of working with children and/or children with additional educational, care or communication needs would be advantageous. An understanding of autism and additional needs would also be desirable.
Duties will include supporting the safe transition of pupils to and from school; supervising and supporting pupils throughout the journey; ensuring appropriate use of seat belts, harnesses or other safety equipment where required; supporting pupils’ individual care and safety needs as appropriate to the role; ensuring that pupils are transferred safely to an authorised responsible adult at the appropriate collection/drop-off point; and maintaining appropriate communication with the school, driver and parents/guardians.
Given the care and safeguarding nature of the position, appointment will be subject to all applicable statutory and Department requirements, including satisfactory Garda Vetting, satisfactory references and the relevant child-safeguarding requirements.
The preferred candidate will also be required, prior to appointment where applicable, to hold/complete the required Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking. Recent 2026 school bus-escort advertisements specifically include these requirements, together with mandatory Garda Vetting.
Completion of the Tusla Introduction to Children First e-learning programme will be required. Current primary-school recruitment practice also includes this explicitly for bus escorts.
Relevant experience or training in areas such as First Aid, autism/additional needs, communication support, positive behaviour support or other relevant care and safety training would be advantageous but is not essential unless otherwise required for the particular route.
Applicants should submit:
A current CV, a brief letter of application and the names and contact details of two referees.
Short listing may apply. Only candidates shortlisted for interview may be contacted.
The appointment will be made by the Board of Management of Crehana National School, subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks and the relevant Department of Education and Youth requirements.
Commencement Date: As soon as possible following finalising of routes through the SEN Transport Dept., completion of the required appointment, Garda Vetting and safe-guarding procedures.
This is a part-time position operating during the school term and in accordance with the school calendar. The successful candidate will be required to work on school days, generally in both the morning and afternoon. Exact hours of work will depend on the school transport route allocated and may be subject to change in accordance with transport arrangements.
The School Transport Bus Escort will accompany and support pupils travelling to and from Crehana National School and will have an important role in promoting their care, safety, wellbeing and dignity while travelling on school transport. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with pupils, parents/guardians, the school, the transport provider and driver.
The role requires a person who is reliable, punctual, caring, patient and attentive to the individual needs of pupils. Experience of working with children and/or children with additional educational, care or communication needs would be advantageous. An understanding of autism and additional needs would also be desirable.
Duties will include supporting the safe transition of pupils to and from school; supervising and supporting pupils throughout the journey; ensuring appropriate use of seat belts, harnesses or other safety equipment where required; supporting pupils’ individual care and safety needs as appropriate to the role; ensuring that pupils are transferred safely to an authorised responsible adult at the appropriate collection/drop-off point; and maintaining appropriate communication with the school, driver and parents/guardians.
Given the care and safeguarding nature of the position, appointment will be subject to all applicable statutory and Department requirements, including satisfactory Garda Vetting, satisfactory references and the relevant child-safeguarding requirements.
The preferred candidate will also be required, prior to appointment where applicable, to hold/complete the required Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking. Recent 2026 school bus-escort advertisements specifically include these requirements, together with mandatory Garda Vetting.
Completion of the Tusla Introduction to Children First e-learning programme will be required. Current primary-school recruitment practice also includes this explicitly for bus escorts.
Relevant experience or training in areas such as First Aid, autism/additional needs, communication support, positive behaviour support or other relevant care and safety training would be advantageous but is not essential unless otherwise required for the particular route.
Applicants should submit:
A current CV, a brief letter of application and the names and contact details of two referees.
Short listing may apply. Only candidates shortlisted for interview may be contacted.
The appointment will be made by the Board of Management of Crehana National School, subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks and the relevant Department of Education and Youth requirements.
Commencement Date: As soon as possible following finalising of routes through the SEN Transport Dept., completion of the required appointment, Garda Vetting and safe-guarding procedures.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- External Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
11969N
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management via email;
recruitment@crehanans.com
recruitment@crehanans.com
County:
Waterford
Website:
Further Information:
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