Bus Escort

The Board of Management invites expressions of interest for the position of Bus Escort for 2024-25. This role is a part-time capacity to facilitate transport of students enrolled in both Mainstream and Autism classes.
Applicants would need to be available before and after school during weekdays. Approximately 8am (to begin the route) and 3:28pm (to begin the drop off route).

The successful applicant will be required to work approximately two to three hours daily, depending on the route, at Department of Education rates.

It could be between 10-15 hours approximately per week. The hours will be confirmed when the bus route is confirmed. The successful candidate will need to work every day that the school is open.

Duties of Bus Escort:

• ensuring the safe transition of pupils with special needs from their homes to school and home again each day.
• ensuring that each student is received by some responsible person at the set down point.
• liaising with parents and staff daily.
• ensuring all children are safe on school transport. (seating, harnesses, seat belts etc)

The appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements. (by the school).
Child Safeguarding online training with TUSLA.
Additional relevant qualifications or courses would be beneficial (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies)
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates selected will be contacted. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to bring copies of their qualifications to the interview.
Depending on need, there may be more than one position, and we will be forming a panel if necessary.

Please send in: CV, Children First Certificate, Garda Vetting (if you have it already), any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.

Applications by mail (Principal@mpetss.ie) or email to:

The Principal
MPETSS
Swords Enterprise Park
Feltrim Road
Swords
K67 P7Y5

Enquiries: 01 9631299

Closing date: 1st October.