School Bus Nanny

School Bus Nanny

Pinefield Schools is seeking a caring, responsible, and attentive School Bus Nanny to join its school transport team. The role involves ensuring the safety, comfort, and proper supervision of pupils during their school bus journey.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils throughout the journey to and from school, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assist pupils safely when boarding and alighting from the school bus.
• Ensure pupils remain properly seated and follow all school bus safety rules throughout the journey.
• Confirm that all pupils scheduled for each route have boarded the bus and are safely accounted for at the end of each trip.
• Ensure that no pupil is left behind or unattended on the bus.
• Maintain a calm, orderly, and friendly atmosphere on the school bus.
• Assist younger pupils with their bags, seat belts, and other reasonable needs where necessary.
• Monitor pupils’ behaviour and address minor issues appropriately while reporting serious or recurring concerns to the appropriate school authority.
• Maintain accurate records of pupils using the school bus and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Communicate promptly with the school regarding delays, incidents, emergencies, or any concerns involving pupils.
• Work closely with the School Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and general orderliness of the bus.
• Ensure that pupils are handed over appropriately at designated drop off points in accordance with the school’s approved transport procedures.
• Handle pupils’ belongings responsibly and report any lost or misplaced items.
• Provide appropriate assistance to pupils who may feel unwell or distressed during a journey and promptly notify the relevant school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding pupils, parents, staff, and school matters.
• Comply fully with the school’s child safeguarding, health and safety, and transport policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of an SSCE qualification. A higher qualification will be an advantage.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school, daycare, nursery, or similar environment.
• Previous experience as a school bus nanny, attendant, caregiver, teaching assistant, nanny, or similar role will be an advantage.
• Must be patient, caring, observant, and comfortable working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and responsible in challenging situations.
• Must be punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and physically fit.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Must understand the importance of child safety and safeguarding.
• Applicants must be willing to comply with Pinefield Schools’ policies and procedures.

How to Apply Send an updated CV to: hr@pinefieldschools.com