Transport Officer - Part Time

St John’s School provides special education for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, aged two to nineteen. We are part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust

St John’s is seeking a reliable and proactive Transport Operative to oversee the safe and well organised arrival and departure of pupils who travel to school via external SEND transport providers. This part time role is essential in ensuring that pupils are greeted safely, transitions are well managed, and all safeguarding and communication procedures are followed.

We are looking for someone who is calm, organised, and confident working outdoors in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact between the school, transport escorts, drivers, and families, ensuring that every pupil’s journey into and out of school is managed smoothly and safely.

If you are committed to pupil safety, enjoy working with young people, and can communicate clearly with a range of adults, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Start date - ASAP

1CS point 3 - £13.28 per hour (£9761.75 actual pa)

Part‑time hours: 8.45 - 10.30am & 2.30 pm - 4pm , 3 hours 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, 16 hours 15 minutes per week. term time only.

We will review applications on receipt and reserve the right to withdraw the position if a suitable candidates is appointed, therefore early applications are encouraged.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CVs cannot be accepted.

BILTT is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, social media checks, enhanced DBS, probationary period & health clearance.