School Transport Driver for SEND & Youth

Willow Vale School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer opportunities

Training provided

Job summary

Willow Vale School is seeking caring drivers to support children and young people by providing safe transport between school sites and community venues in the Bridgwater and Taunton areas.

We welcome both paid driving roles and volunteers. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks (DBS) and receive appropriate training. The role offers the chance to make a real difference in the local community while supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).
• D1 licence entitlement is desirable and enables driving across the full fleet, though roles exist for those without it.
• Patient, calm and professional when working with children and young people.
• Understanding of SEND and SEMH needs or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting students to and from school.
• Transporting resources between sites.
• Driving between school sites, specialist provisions and community venues.
• Supporting educational visits and off-site learning.
• Building positive, calm and respectful relationships with students.
• Using behaviour support and de-escalation strategies (training provided).
• Supporting young people with mobility or additional needs.
• Carrying out routine vehicle safety checks.
• Ensuring vehicles remain clean, safe and presentable.
• Providing occasional vehicle cleaning or operational support.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

D1 licence entitlement

Patient and calm

Understanding SEND/SEMH needs

Reliable and flexible

Team player

Job description

Willow Vale School is seeking caring drivers to support children and young people by providing safe transport between school sites and community venues in the Bridgwater and Taunton areas.

We welcome both paid driving roles and volunteers. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks (DBS) and receive appropriate training. The role offers the chance to make a real difference in the local community while supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs.