School Transport Driver
Job description
School Transport Driver – SEN Provision
Location: Skelmersdale
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start: ASAP
We are looking for a reliable and dedicated School Transport Driver to support an SEN school in Skelmersdale. The role involves transporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) to and from school, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
Key Details:
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Must hold a valid driving licence with entitlement to drive a small minibus (D1).
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Working hours are split between morning and afternoon school runs.
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Additional hours may be available during the day to support school trips and timetabled activities.
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A Passenger Assistant will be provided where required.
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Candidates must be able to reliably travel to Skelmersdale each day.
What We’re Looking For:
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A safe, responsible and confident driver.
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Someone patient, professional and supportive in working with children with SEN.
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Punctual and reliable, with strong communication skills.
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Previous experience working with children or in a school/transport setting is desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer:
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A rewarding role supporting children with their daily school journey.
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Competitive pay, paid weekly.
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The opportunity for the role to become permanent after an initial period.
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Ongoing support and training from a specialist education recruitment team.
If you are a reliable driver with a commitment to supporting children with SEN, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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