Job Introduction
VACANCY
Minibus Driver and Teaching Assistant
Position Start Date: 3rd September 2025
Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Contract/Hours: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 with the potential to be extended
Hours of Work: 7.00am-4.45pm - 2 x 30mins break - 39 weeks per year term time
Salary Details: Grace C Actual Salary: £24,750.00 - £25,789.44 before Tax and NI
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the federation. We are looking to appoint a minibus driver who will collect and return children attending our resource provisions at the beginning and end of the day, drive groups of pupils to outdoor learning activities throughout the day and support in a teaching assistant role with both outdoor and in school learning for groups and individuals.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Flexible and highly independent
- Able to use their initiative
- Capable of dealing with challenging situations
- Knowledgeable of children with SEMH and ASC
- Able to build a good rapport with children across the Primary phase from Nursery – Year 6
- Able to work effectively with staff across the school
- Applicants must hold a Full Drivers Licence, valid in the UK
- Full minibus driver training will be provided and opportunities will be offered for further professional development as part of the school’s commitment to continuing professional development.
We can offer you:
- Opportunities for further professional development as part of the school’s commitment to continuing professional development.
- An opportunity to work in a federation that encourages creativity and always seeks to make a difference to pupils and the whole community
- Opportunities for days in lieu for running extra-curricular clubs
Visits to the school are welcome. If you have any questions, would like an application pack or would like to book an appointment please contact the school Bursar on 02380 844001 or e-mail recruitment@wildground.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
