Driver/Escort (Pupil Transport)

Rossendale School is recruiting for a Driver/Escort (Pupil Transport) to join our team now!

Rossendale is a day school catering for the needs of pupils aged from 7 – 18 years of age who are autistic and academically able. All pupils have a draft or final Education, Health and Care Plan.

Some of the roles and responsibilities of this role are:

• To drive a school vehicle and to be the escort in a school vehicle, for the collection of pupils from home to school (am) and from school to home (pm). The number of pupils in a vehicle can vary from 1-6.
• To ensure the pupils have a safe and pleasant journey to/from school and arrive at the destination calm and settled.
• To carry out daily/routine maintenance checks of the vehicle as required.
• To ensure the interior of the vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
• To ensure the first aid and spillage kits are replenished when items are used.
• To report any pupil concerns immediately to the Head Teacher and using online reporting tools.
• To use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to manage pupils’ behaviour.
• To attend Driver/Escort meetings.

The hours for this role will be 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.00am – 9.00am and 2.45pm – 5.45pm. You will also need to attend 5 inset days each year, which will be full training days.

Due to the location and requirements of the role, all applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. 

At Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Be over 21 years of age for insurance purposes.

If you want a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.