School Transport Escort

In accordance with Department of Education & Skills guidelines regarding the revision of pay for all staff paid directly by a recognised school or ETB, the following are the revised hourly rates for School Bus Escorts.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate effective from 1st August 2025 is €15.82.

Holiday Pay

Holiday pay will continue to be paid at 8%.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT

Must ensure that they are on the bus at the time of the first pick-up and the 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 and harnesses where provided.

Ensure that each pupil is received by a responsible person at the set-down point.

DUTIES OF AN ESCORT

Supervision of children travelling on the bus.

Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus.

Act as liaison between the Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required, i.e. conveyance of messages and letters 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 them, e.g. epilepsy.

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 escort's position on the bus should be where maximum control of the children is achieved, i.e. at the back of the bus.

Report all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher.