Pupil Transport Assistant - 102258

Do you enjoy working with children and would consider escorting them to ensure safe travel to and from school? Are you experienced/capable to care for a range of needs from medical (training will be provided) to behavioural?

Are you flexible, working between 8-9 in the mornings and 3-4 in the afternoons?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Relief Pupil Transport Assistant positions within the Schools, Learning and Education team at various locations. Successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children.

You will be responsible for the safe transportation of pupils who will often have additional support needs and disabilities to and from educational establishments. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals who enjoy delivering an efficient service with high levels of customer care.

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.

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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