Bus Assistant- Internal Applicants at Nova Pioneer

Job description

Nova PIoneer is looking for a super star Bus Assistant. We are looking for a great bus assistant who will ride on allocated school buses to ensure safe, timely and orderly pick-up and drop-off of pupils.

About The Role

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community
• Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
• Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to designated guardian
• Advise the Transport Manager of any improvement involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking route timings
• Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry from parents to the Transport Manager
• Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils and ensure that pupils stand only when the bus comes to a complete halt
• Take prompt action in times of distress such as accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily
• Follow emergency procedure and work hand in hand with driver to administer first aid where necessary

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added advantage
• You are able to work, monitor and assist young children while on the bus.
• You must possess a recent (not older than 6 month) Certificate of good Conduct
• You have a minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation
• You possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
• You possess effective verbal and listening communications skills
• You have basic first aid knowledge.

This is an opportunity open for internal staff only and will close on Tuesday 29th May 2018.