Driver

Witherslackgroup; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider in the UK is looking for a dependable driver to safely transport children to and from school. You will build positive relationships with both pupils and parents while ensuring their safety. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of driving experience, a clean driving license, and the ability to foster an inclusive environment. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools and support

Medical cover for appointments

High-street discounts

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years driving experience and over the age of 25.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Well presented, reliable, and a good time keeper.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and behaviour of children during transport.
• Using online reporting tools to communicate with parents.
• Create positive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Clean driving license

Building positive relationships

Hard-working and dependable

Job description

Overview

Being a driver in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be the one who gets the children to school on time and returns them home safely, creating positive relationships with the children and parents.

Get out what you put in

You will be responsible for the safety and behaviour of the children, and for using a variety of online reporting tools to record any communication from/to parents, or any pupil concerns.

One of the best environments in SEND

Westmorland School is used to receiving awards, accolades and glowing praise from parents and professionals. However, what sets it apart is its unique ability to cater for two distinct areas of special educational need, in separate individualised and bespoke learning environments, all within one school. The development of two curriculum approaches for both ASD and SEMH pupil cohorts is successfully and harmoniously delivered through the school’s BEARS and CATS settings.

The success of Westmorland’s differentiated approach is evident from the schools continued development, external recognition, achievement of Ofsted outstanding verdicts in all areas, and, most significantly, the exemplary outcomes it realises for its pupils.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Have a clean driving license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience and be over the age of 25
• Be friendly, hard-working and dependable
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and visitors
• Be well presented, reliable and a good time keeper

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference—especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD