ADVERT ID 263244
School Transport Bus Escort
.
.
MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Oct 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Oct 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Oct 27 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
.
POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Bus Escort required for approximately 20 hours per week (Mon – Fri) spread between the mornings and afternoons.
The role of the bus escort is to supervise children with special educational & mental health needs travelling to and from the school. The rate of pay is €15.98 per hour. In addition, holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked is paid 3 times during the school year. Employment is during school terms only from the end of August to mid July annually.
Vacancy is on bus servicing the west side of Galway city. The candidate will need to meet the bus in that area prior to student collections. Experience of working with children and an understanding of children with intellectual disabilities & mental health needs is desirable. Training will be provided as needed.
Appointment will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references and current vetting requirements. Department of Education guidelines apply.
Email schoolad@scoilainegalway.ie and please put BUS ESCORT in the subject line. Closing date is Tuesday October 20th 2026.
The role of the bus escort is to supervise children with special educational & mental health needs travelling to and from the school. The rate of pay is €15.98 per hour. In addition, holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked is paid 3 times during the school year. Employment is during school terms only from the end of August to mid July annually.
Vacancy is on bus servicing the west side of Galway city. The candidate will need to meet the bus in that area prior to student collections. Experience of working with children and an understanding of children with intellectual disabilities & mental health needs is desirable. Training will be provided as needed.
Appointment will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references and current vetting requirements. Department of Education guidelines apply.
Email schoolad@scoilainegalway.ie and please put BUS ESCORT in the subject line. Closing date is Tuesday October 20th 2026.
.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Digital)
.
Applications may be submitted by
.
Apply To:
County:
Galway
Website:
SHARE THIS ADVERT
