ADVERT ID 223706

School Transport Bus Escort

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Lakeview School

Woodlands
Dublin Road
Renmore
H91 YF88
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Aug 26 2024 11:03:49
Application Closing Date:
Sun Sep 8 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 16 2024
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
74
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:
Lakeview School is a school which caters for children age 5 to 18 with Mild General Learning Needs, multiple disabilities and Autism. It is essential that the candidate will have experience and the necessary skills to work with pupils who have additional needs.

We are seeking 2 bus escorts, and would like to have a panel of substitutes available.


Route 1
Pick up of students starting in the Gort area at approximately 07:50 and accompany them to Lakeview School, Renmore, Galway for 08:50. Escort students from school to their homes from 14:30.
Approximately 20 hours per week-TBC.

Route 2
Pick up of students starting in Corrofin/Tuam area at approximately 07:50 and accompany them to Lakeview School, Renmore, Galway for 08:50. Escort students from school to their homes from 14:30.
Approximately 25 hours per week-TBC.

The bus escort will accompany and support students in a mini bus from their home to and from school. The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week for the school year. The bus escort duties will include:
Escorting the students safely to and from school
Liaising with school staff, bus driver and parents/guardians when necessary
Assisting the students to board and alight from transport safely and ensure that
the student is received by the responsible adult at each set down point
Ensuring the student is seated and wearing a safety belt for the duration of the
journey

The successful candidate will require good communication skills and have some experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs. Experience working with children with intellectual disability and ASD is desirable.

The bus escort should be available daily, in the morning and afternoon. The children will be arriving at school for or before 08:50 and will be going home at 14:30. The bus escort will be required to meet the bus driver each morning and afternoon at an agreed location in the above route areas. The hourly rate of pay is in line with the DES guidelines for school bus escorts - €13.40 per hour.

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

  • Letter of Application

  • Referees (name, role, contact no.)

  • CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19201O
Apply To:
principal@lakeviewschools.ie
County:
Galway
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