Driver – Casual Staff Pool (School minibuses) (SEND Services, School Transport)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
23/09/2024
Advert End Date:
01/11/2024 12:00
Salary:
£23,893 pa pro rata (£12,38 ph)
Hours per week:
Please see advert text
Employment Location:
SEND Services, School Transport, South Tyneside
Further Information
Driver – Casual Staff Pool (School minibuses)
(SEND Services, School Transport, South Tyneside)
£23,893 pa pro rata (£12,38 ph)
To be responsible for transporting children and young people with special educational needs to and from school, utilising school minibuses as and when required.
The successful candidates will join a pool of drivers with responsibility for transporting children and young people to and from various schools when needed.
Knowledge of the local area is essential. You must hold a clean, current UK driving licence with category D1 included.
Working pattern will be approximately 7.30am – 9.00am and 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
Applicants will support school staff in ensuring that students are transported safely and happily to and from school.
The ideal candidates will:
- have experience of working with young people with special educational needs;
- be a committed team player;
- have the ability to engage with pupils;
- be prepared to take part in any relevant training required;
- be flexible with regards to work patterns;
- be available for work during school term times.
For an informal discussion please contact
Catherine Round – Travel and Access Officer (0191) 424 7599 or Catherine.round@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
A hardcopy of the Application form can be found saved in 'Supporting Documents'. Should you require the Application form to be sent to you please email jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk or telephone (0191) 424 6640.
Closing date: Noon, 1 November 2024
Shortlisting and Interviews will take place on an on-going basis.