Pupil Transport Assistant & Driver - 102071

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief driver position within the Education and ASN team. You will be responsible for the safe transportation by vehicle (Minibus/People carrier) of schoolchildren who will often have additional support needs and disabilities to and from agreed pick up/drop off points. Applicants will require to be physically fit, as wheelchair securing and transportation will form a main part of the role. It is desirable that you will have previous driving experience and you must have as a minimum a category D1/101 on your licence  Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals who enjoy delivering an efficient service with high levels of customer care.  Any successful candidate will be required to undertake mandatory training (MIDAS). Please note that a driving assessment will be undertaken as part of the interview process.  The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.  Job Description Additional Salary Information Stirling Information  The Benefits  30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached  Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service  Carers Leave  Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave  Access to Health & Wellbeing support  Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development  Cycle to Work Scheme  Lift share Scheme  Car Lease Scheme  Technology Benefit Scheme