Post: Mini Bus Driver
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP 7 – SCP8 (£26,403.00 - £26,824.00 FTE) Pro rata salary £22,066.00 - £22,418.00
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year (45.942 paid weeks)
Base: Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Dyke House Academy are looking to appoint a Mini Bus Driver/TA for our Inclusion Centre.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that students attending the Inclusion Centre are transported safely, punctually and with care each day. This is more than a driving role, it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people by helping them access education and support in a calm, positive and respectful environment.
As part of our Inclusion Centre team, you will:
?Ensure students are transported safely to and from the academy and off-site provisions, maintaining high standards of safety and conduct at all times.
?Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted and reliable adult presence who sets a calm and professional tone at the start and end of each day.
?Support colleagues within the Inclusion Centre, contributing to the wider pastoral work of the academy and assisting students to engage positively in learning.
We are seeking someone who is:
?Reliable, professional and committed to the wellbeing of children and young people.
?Passionate about supporting students who may require additional encouragement to achieve their full potential.
In return, you will be part of a highly supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. You will receive trust training and development opportunities, and you’ll work in an environment that values professionalism, care and teamwork.
Northern Education Trust offers:
?The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
?The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
?The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
?A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
?A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
?Free flu vaccinations
?Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit:
For more information, please contact Andrea Thompson, Senior Business Manager at a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st March 2026
Start date: ASAP