Bus Escort

Responsibilities: • Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick-up and last set down • Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to “stop” and “move off” • Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus • Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps, harnesses where provided • Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point

Duties: • Supervision of children travelling on the bus • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus • Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required, i.e. conveyance of messages and letter to parents • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus • The escorts position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e. at back of the bus • Report all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher • To comply with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board policies and procedures • The above list is not exhaustive

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR BUS ESCORT The minimum required standard of education for appointment to the post are: A FETAC level 3/QQI Level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of Qualification or a minimum of three grade D’s in the Junior Certificate or equivalent • Each appointment to Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board is subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau. • Two written references.

Characteristics/attributes should include: • Candidates should have experience in working with children, have an understanding of special needs and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional way • Good planning and organising skills • Excellent interpersonal skills