Minibus Driver - #JBD8687

DCA Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

DCA Recruitment is seeking reliable Minibus Drivers for a SEND transport service in Harrow. This ongoing temporary agency assignment operates term-time only, withabout 25 hours per week and split shifts across mornings and afternoons.

Applicants must hold a D1 entitlement, have some minibus or van driving experience, and maintain a safe, punctual driving record. An Enhanced DBS check is required or arranged before start. The role offers weekly pay and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Some experience driving minibuses or vans.
• A safe driving record, reliability, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school along allocated routes.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks.
• Keep the minibus clean and tidy.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents and safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Treat children, families and colleagues with patience and respect.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctuality

Customer service

Education

D1 entitlement

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Minibus Driver (16-Seater) - Special Needs School Transport - Harrow

Pay: £14.71 - £15.03 per hour plus holiday pay, paid weekly

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Ongoing temporary agency assignment, term-time only

Location: Harrow

We are recruiting reliable Minibus Drivers to provide safe and punctual school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Harrow.

The role offers regular weekday split shifts during school term-time, with no scheduled work during school holidays.

Minibus Driver - Working Hours

Morning: 7:00 am-9:30 am

Afternoon: 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

Applicants must be available for both sessions.

Minibus Driver - Main Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school along allocated routes.


• Complete daily vehicle safety checks.


• Keep the minibus clean and tidy.


• Report vehicle defects, incidents and safeguarding concerns promptly.


• Treat children, families and colleagues with patience and respect.

Minibus Driver - Essential Requirements

• A valid driving licence with D1 entitlement.


• Some experience driving minibuses or vans.


• A safe driving record, reliability, and punctuality.


• An Enhanced DBS certificate with an active DBS Update Service subscription or be prepared to undertake a new Enhanced DBS check before starting work.


• The right to work in the UK.

Previous school transport experience is not essential. Role-specific training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay, with holiday pay in addition to the hourly rate.


• Approximately 25 hours per week during school term-time.


• An ongoing assignment.


• Training and support.

Our client acts as an employment business for this vacancy. Appointments are subject to satisfactory recruitment and safeguarding checks.