ADVERT ID 263178
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Oct 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Oct 30 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 30 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:
4
Current Enrolment:
27
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Gortaleam National School invites applications for the position of Bus Escort to support pupils attending our Autism Special Class.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the safety, care and wellbeing of pupils travelling to and from school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Supervising and supporting pupils throughout their journeys to and from school.
Assisting pupils safely when boarding and leaving the school transport vehicle.
Supporting pupils with additional care, communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
Ensuring the appropriate use of seatbelts and any required safety equipment.
Promoting a safe, calm, positive and supportive environment during transport.
Ensuring pupils are safely handed over to designated school staff and authorised adults.
Communicating effectively and professionally with the school, parents/guardians and transport provider as appropriate.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children, particularly children with autism or additional care needs, is desirable.
A caring, patient, understanding and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliability, punctuality and a strong commitment to child safeguarding and confidentiality.
Access to reliable transport to reach the designated collection and drop-off points.
Hours and Conditions
Hours: Approximately 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during the school term.
Rate of Pay: In accordance with the applicable Department of Education Bus Escort Scheme rates.
Commencement Date: To be confirmed, subject to school transport arrangements being finalised.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting, references and all relevant pre-employment requirements.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the safety, care and wellbeing of pupils travelling to and from school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Supervising and supporting pupils throughout their journeys to and from school.
Assisting pupils safely when boarding and leaving the school transport vehicle.
Supporting pupils with additional care, communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
Ensuring the appropriate use of seatbelts and any required safety equipment.
Promoting a safe, calm, positive and supportive environment during transport.
Ensuring pupils are safely handed over to designated school staff and authorised adults.
Communicating effectively and professionally with the school, parents/guardians and transport provider as appropriate.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children, particularly children with autism or additional care needs, is desirable.
A caring, patient, understanding and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliability, punctuality and a strong commitment to child safeguarding and confidentiality.
Access to reliable transport to reach the designated collection and drop-off points.
Hours and Conditions
Hours: Approximately 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during the school term.
Rate of Pay: In accordance with the applicable Department of Education Bus Escort Scheme rates.
Commencement Date: To be confirmed, subject to school transport arrangements being finalised.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting, references and all relevant pre-employment requirements.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18686N
Apply To:
County:
Galway
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