Student Transport Driver - Safe, Caring School Routes

Education Authority; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority seeks a dedicated driver to transport pupils, including those with mobility needs, to and from school and authorised locations. You will assist passengers, operate lifts and ramps, and ensure wheelchairs are secured while maintaining logs and reporting concerns.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, observing schedules, and adhering to relevant safety regulations and the Education Authority’s manual.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving licence and be able to operate school transport vehicles.
• Able to assist children with mobility problems in and out of vehicles.
• Maintain logs and reports and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school or authorised locations.
• Assist children in and out of the vehicle when needed.
• Operate lifts and ramps and secure wheelchairs.
• Ensure safety and good behaviour where practicable and report incidents.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle inspection

First aid basic

Record keeping

Education

Driving licence

Tools

Tachograph operation

Wheelchair lift operation

Job description

Education Authority seeks a dedicated driver to transport pupils, including those with mobility needs, to and from school and authorised locations. You will assist passengers, operate lifts and ramps, and ensure wheelchairs are secured while maintaining logs and reporting concerns.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, observing schedules, and adhering to relevant safety regulations and the Education Authority’s manual.