Minibus Driver

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

* Minibus Driver Fast Apply# Minibus Driver Employer Location :
Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Term Time, Casual Contract Length:
Casual Contract Salary:
Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13, £24,796 – £25,186 FTEPosted:
9th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
23rd February 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1533752

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Temporary
* Contract Length:
Casual Contract
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** Join our team as a Minibus Driver on a casual contract (Operation times are between the hours 7am – 5pm Mon-Fri)
**** As part of our friendly Support Team, you will:**
* • Drive our college minibuses, transporting young people safely to and from college
* • Accompany and support students on trips and visits in the community
* • Work alongside teaching assistants, support staff, and teachers to ensure students
** feel safe and supported
**** We’re looking for someone who is:**
* • Confident working with (or keen to learn about working with) young people with a wide range of SEND needs
* • Reliable, safety-conscious, and approachable
* • Willing to learn about best practice in supporting young people with SEND
** If you’re a safe driver with a caring attitude and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
**** Newfriars College
** aim is to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities within the community and provide a breadth and richness of experience that enables all our learners to reach their full potential and be part of an inclusive society. Newfriars College is an Independent Specialist Day College in North Staffordshire dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16–25.We

provide specialist resources and facilities for all our learners and have an excellent support network within the local area. This provides the college with many opportunities including transition routes into the wider community, employment and supported work experience, independent living and specialist support from highly skilled multi-agency professionals and therapists. Learning in the community and vocational education is extremely important and we are eager to successfully prepare our young peoples for adulthood.
** Our College works in partnership with Shaw Education Trust who believe that “every young person can achieve great things, whatever their abilities and whatever their background”.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

Our
** people are our greatest asset,
** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.
** Our Special Schools
** are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.
** The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.
**** Newfriars College offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
* Support Staff only based on working full time, all…