School Transport Bus Escort

The responsibilities and duties listed below are general in scope and are not meant to be exhaustive in relation to the work to be undertaken by a School Transport Bus Escort Responsibilities ·         Must ensure that they are on the bus/taxi 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/taxi. ·         Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps or harnesses where provided. ·         Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. ·         The Escort is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time Duties ·         Supervision of children travelling on bus/taxi. ·         Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus/taxi. ·         Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e. conveyance of messages or letters to parents. ·         Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. ·         Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus/taxi 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/taxi. ·         The Escorts position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e. at back of bus/taxi. ·         Report all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher. Person Specification Essential Criteria