Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and caring Bus Escort to join our team, supporting pupils with special educational needs during their journeys to and from school or college. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families.


Bus Escort - Scunthorpe and Surrounding Areas

Location: Scunthorpe and surrounding areas

Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only (split shifts - mornings and afternoons). Additional hours may be required to cover staff absence.


Key Responsibilities

Escort pupils safely in minibuses and taxis. Provide support and reassurance during transport. Communicate with empathy and understanding of individual needs. Work flexibly to accommodate varying routes, passenger numbers, and traffic conditions. Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

What We're Looking For

Experience in care work is desirable. Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing requirements. Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare. Willingness to undertake all necessary training for the role.

Why Join Us?

Term-time working pattern. Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. Supportive team environment.

For more information regarding this role please contact John Bell john.bell@northlincs.gov.uk


Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.