School Driver / Escort (Part-Time)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Witherslack Group (Bridgeway School)

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Contract Type: Regular / Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Closing Date: Monday, August 3, 2026

Salary: £11,641 - £11,823 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent: £24,796 - £25,185) + Excellent Benefits

📅 Recruitment Note: Due to the school summer holidays, shortlisting will take place when the school returns during the first week of September. Interviews are scheduled to be held the week commencing 7 September 2026.

🌟 Huge Small Victories: More Than Just a Drive

Being a Driver / Escort in our school means being part of something truly impactful. You are the reassuring, friendly presence who ensures our children arrive at school with a smile and return home safely. In this role, you will build positive, trusting relationships with both the pupils and their parents, turning a simple daily routine into a key foundation for their day.

📐 The Role: Get Out What You Put In

As a crucial part of the school support team at Bridgeway School, your priority is to provide a safe, calm, and positive transport environment.

Your core responsibilities:

Ensuring the complete physical and emotional safety of the children during transit.
Managing pupil behavior on journeys with a supportive, understanding approach.
Utilizing simple online reporting tools to log communication with parents or note any pupil concerns.

🏫 A Tailored Environment in SEND

You will be representing Bridgeway School, an Ofsted-rated 'Good' setting built entirely on the principle of simply ‘being there’ for its pupils. Every detail of the physical environment, ethos, and vision has been tailored to accommodate the unique needs of our young people. You'll be working alongside an experienced, committed team dedicated to providing outstanding education and SEN support.

💰 What We Do For You

For your consistency, care, and commitment, we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to give you the perfect work-life balance:

Unbeatable Time Off: Full school holidays off (including bank holidays), perfectly matching the academic calendar.
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical cover to claim back costs for the optician or dentist, plus a wide host of wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
Perks & Discounts: High-street retail discounts, a flexible benefits package (tailor your life insurance, etc.), and a supportive team environment.
Referral Bonus: A £1,000 bonus every time you successfully recommend a friend to join the group.
Support: A full induction and structured on-the-job training to help you succeed.

👤 The Kind of Person We Are Looking For

Our young people come from all walks of life, and our workforce proudly reflects that diversity. To ensure our pupils have the best possible transport experience, you must meet the following criteria:

Age & Experience: Must be over the age of 25 with a clean driving licence and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
Traits: Friendly, hard-working, dependable, and well-presented.
Skills: A reliable timekeeper who can naturally build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and visitors.

🤝 Commitment to Inclusion & Safeguarding

Witherslack Group is an inclusive, disability-confident employer. We celebrate neurodiversity, diverse perspectives, and lived experiences. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency and the school team will be there to accommodate you.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and an online search.

📲 How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time role that makes a real difference and gives you every school holiday off, we want to hear from you! Click [Apply Now] to submit your CV through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency today.

Relevant keywords: School Driver, Passenger Escort, Minibus Driver, Part-Time Driver, SEN Transport, School Support, Transport Care, Working with Children, ASD, SEMH.