Accessible School Transport Assistant

London Hire Community Services; Brixton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A transportation service provider in Brixton is looking for a Passenger Assistant to support passengers with disabilities during transit. This rewarding role involves monitoring passenger welfare, ensuring safety, and assisting with boarding and alighting from the vehicle. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a patient demeanor. The position offers contracts starting at 15 hours per week on a split-shift basis with opportunities for overtime, and automatic pension enrolment after three months.

Benefits

Contracts starting at 15 hours per week

No requirement to work during school holidays

Pension scheme enrolment after three months

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of disabilities.
• Able to deliver service with patience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver for passenger safety.
• Help passengers with disabilities board and alight.
• Monitor and supervise passengers in transit.
• Ensure wheelchairs are secured correctly.
• Utilize communication equipment efficiently.

Skills

Understanding of disabilities

Patient attitude

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Job description

A transportation service provider in Brixton is looking for a Passenger Assistant to support passengers with disabilities during transit. This rewarding role involves monitoring passenger welfare, ensuring safety, and assisting with boarding and alighting from the vehicle. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a patient demeanor. The position offers contracts starting at 15 hours per week on a split-shift basis with opportunities for overtime, and automatic pension enrolment after three months.