School Transport Assistant

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scunthorpe is seeking a dedicated School Transport Assistant to assist in the coordination of student transport. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, IT, and organizational skills, and be comfortable working within a team while managing their own workload. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to community welfare. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out for further discussion regarding the position.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative, IT, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the School Transport Manager in arranging transport.
• Manage transport provision for students between home and school.
• Work with Inclusion/Special Needs Teams and transport companies.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

School Transport Assistant

Company: North Lincolnshire Council

Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-12-01T00:01:46Z

Valid Through: 2026-03-01T00:01:46Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 25583-27254 GBP per YEAR

Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual with proven administrative, IT and organisational skills.

The School Transport Assistant will support the School Transport Manager in arranging and paying for transport for students entitled to home to school transport.

The post holder will arrange the provision of transport between home and school, alternative learning provisions in partnership with the Inclusion/Special Needs Teams and transport companies.

The postholder must be able to work as part of a team but also be able to prioritise their own workload and work under pressure to meet targets and deadlines. They must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

If you are interested in discussing this post further, please contact Jennie Howbridge, School Transport Manager on 01724 297216.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.