Job Description
Driver - SEN School
Salary: £25,989 per annumHours: Monday-Friday, 7:00-10:30am and 2:00-5:30pm (Term Time Only)Contract: Full Time, PermanentReporting to: Transport Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and caring School Driver to join our team at a specialist SEN school. This role is vital in ensuring students travel safely and comfortably to and from school and school-related activities.
As the first person many pupils see at the start and end of their school day, you will help create a calm, supportive and positive environment during transport. You will also ensure vehicles are maintained to a high safety standard and transport schedules run smoothly.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport students and staff to and from school, trips and other activities
* Ensure students are seated safely and supervised during journeys
* Maintain a calm, positive and supportive environment for pupils
* Follow agreed transport routes and schedules
* Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report any issues
* Keep accurate transport records including passenger lists and incidents
* Communicate professionally with school staff and parents where required
* Ensure full compliance with road safety regulations and school policies
What We're Looking For
* Full, clean UK driving licence
* Experience driving in a professional capacity
* Comfortable working with children and young people, ideally within an SEN environment
* Reliable, punctual and organised
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm and respond effectively to unexpected situations
* Basic IT skills for communication and record keeping
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must follow statutory safeguarding guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
* All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'