Minibus Driver and Site Assistant at Horizons Ap Academy in Bracknell

About this Role

HorizonsSpecialist Academy Trust Are youpractical, reliable and passionate about making a difference to young people’slives? Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated MinibusDriver & Site Assistant to help provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our students while supporting vital transport services. The successful candidate will support our transport services and site maintenance across our sites in Bracknell (Great Hollands Primary School) and Reading (College Road and Cranbury Road).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining premise support, maintenance duties and student transport responsibilities within a specialist education setting.

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0118 929 6020.

About the Role

As our Minibus Driver & Site Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our school facilities are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose. You will also support the safe transportation of students to and from school and educational activities using school vehicles. Responsibilities include maintaining site security, assisting with maintenance and refurbishment works, supporting health and safety compliance, and carrying out routine vehicle and site inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, safety and security of the school premises, grounds and facilities.
• Drive school minibuses to transport students safely to and from school and off-site activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with health and safety compliance, including fire safety and statutory checks.
• Support contractors and maintenance projects across the site
• Act as a key holder and support site security procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance activities and inspections.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• holds a full UK driving licence.
• has experience working in a maintenance, facilities or similar environment.
• has knowledge of building maintenance and health and safety requirements.
• can work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• is flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high standards.
• understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Why Join Horizons?

At Horizons, we are committed to providing outstanding opportunities for young people with additional needs. Our staff make a real difference every day by creating an environment where students can thrive, achieve and reach their full potential.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

AboutHorizons Alternative Provision Academy

HorizonsAlternative Provision Academy is an Alternative Education provision for youngpeople ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative support to those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannot access school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary provisions, based at Great Hollands Primary School in Bracknell and College Road in Reading, and Secondary provision, based at Cranbury Road in Reading. We have Outreach teams that provide specialist support within schools, a tutoring service, offer vocational courses in Hair& Beauty and Multi-skills and run a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and longterm stays. Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is a fast paced, energetic setting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working together to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternative pathway to success.

AboutMaiden Erlegh Trust

MaidenErlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across 11 schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We AimHigh, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Furtherinformation about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefitsof Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• PensionScheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• AnnualLeave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event
• ProfessionalDevelopment - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• HybridWorking - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeingand Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• EmployeeAssistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• MentalHealth First Aid Support
• Recognitionand Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• EmployeeReferral Scheme

Workingfor our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

AdditionalInformation

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact [email protected] for an informal discussion.

MaidenErlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.