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Job description

Under the direction of the driver undertake duties concerned with the safe transport of children with special needs to and from school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the transport of children including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties, to and from school or other authorised locations.
• Assist children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties to Education Authority and alight the bus.
• Assist in the operation of tail lifts and ramps on vehicles as required. Check that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured and that harnesses are worn at all times when in transit.
• Ensure that the physical and behavioural needs of pupils are met while on the vehicle and attend to children who may have specific medical conditions.
• Assist in dealing with any immediate minor first-aid requirements and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Assist the driver with completion and submission of the relevant personal injury/accident report.
• Act as a liaison between the school and parents.
• Advise relief drivers about route and familiarise him/her with pupils’ needs.
• Work as required on summer schemes arranged by schools.
• Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official booklet of Instructions to School Bus Escorts

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence of experience of working with children
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to others
• Capable of completing job related training.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working with children with special needs

Further Information

Base of Location: Donard School, 22A Castlewellan Road, Banbridge, BT32 4XY. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to immediate vacancies will be placed on a reserve list (valid for one year) and may be offered appointments at the discretion of the EA during that period. EA will endeavour to offer appointments to the posts within reasonable travelling distance. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.