School Transport Bus Escort

Job details

Job description

St. John's National School Kenmare is actively seeking to recruit a School Transport Bus Escort.

We require a bus escort to accompany a pupil with ASD on the school bus. This position will require availability to work 5 days per week for 2 hrs minimum per day. The escort should be available between 8.15 am - 9:20 am in the mornings and between 1.40pm - 2.30pm in the afternoons (subject to change). The hourly rate of pay is 13.40 Euro per hour, in line with the Department of Education guidelines for school bus escorts. Good communication skills are essential and experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will be:
- Responsible for assisting pupils in and out of the bus and to ensure pupils safety when travelling
- Responsible for observing and supervising pupils while travelling
- Responsible for communication between home and school
- Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references.
Please include one work reference and one character reference and their contact details with your application.

Application Requirements:
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)

Closing Date for Applications November 6th 2024

Enquiries to info@stjohnskenmare.ie

How to apply

Apply per post with your CV and Cover Letter to address

Chairperson of the Board of Management,
St. John's National School,
Railway Road,
Kenmare,
Co. Kerry