The number of Educational Sector Workers in receipt of a Jobseeker's Payment in the last week of August in each of the years 2018 to 2022 was 6,756, 6,939, 6352, 10,391 and 13,239 respectively.Educational Sector Workers, who wish to avail of income support while temporarily laid-off during the school breaks can apply for a jobseeker’s payment but must satisfy all the qualifying conditions to receive this payment. This includes completing the relevant claim application forms and supporting documentation in a timely manner. Seasonal workers including educational workers should apply for Jobseeker’s payment as soon as they become unemployed. A jobseeker’s payment is paid for days of unemployment where the person is not being remunerated for by their employer, including receipt of any holiday pay entitlement during the school break.Educational sector workers, who are employed on a temporary basis and who have previously been in contact with the Department, are issued with a repeat jobseeker’s application form and holiday form in advance of the school holiday periods. This advance process facilitates an efficient service to these customers and allows for speedy processing of their claim when the period of unemployment actually arises.Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way to commence the application process.Scheme processing times are monitored on an on-going basis and processing procedures are reviewed to ensure that claims are processed and paid to customers as quickly as possible.
