SENT Driver; D1

Why join our team? Because our commitment to children is officially Outstanding. Ofsted has recognised our services in both the Richmond and Kingston boroughs with their highest rating. We provide tailored support and inspiration for every child, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us build on this success.

The salary shown is Full time equivalent and will be pro-rated to Term Time Only.

The role of a D1 Driver will be required to safely transport special educational needs (SEN) children forthe London Borough of Richmond and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, based from eitherour Richmond (presently at Twickenham) Depot or Kingston (presently at New Malden) for home to school transport.

The aim of SEN transport is to provide specialised home to school transport to children and young people living in the borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Richmond to ensure that children and young people with SEN needs have the same opportunities to education as their peers.

As a D1 Home to School Driver for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring vehicles are fit to purpose
• Ensuring agreed collection, drop of and journey times are met
• Ensuring safety and welfare of all passengers
• To work effectively with the passenger assistant.

If you would like a informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Freeman on rachel.freeman

To be a D1 Home to School Driver for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points:

• Evidence that you put children and young people first
• Evidence that you focus on quality and a high standard of service delivery
• Evidence that you champion inclusion and value diversity
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience of working collaboratively.

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary. In AfC you will also have access to:

• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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