Child Safety & School Travel Assistant

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (pro rata)

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Passenger Assistant to support vulnerable children on school journeys. You will provide care, encouragement and reassurance, helping create a safe and positive travelling environment so each child arrives comfortably and securely.

Role involves supervising children, assisting with boarding and seat belts, recording concerns, and reporting to parents and schools. A DBS check is required and the position is zero-hours, with travel across designated

Qualifications

• Essential experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, caring and compassionate manner.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and responsibilities or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Must be physically able to assist with boarding/leaving the vehicle and use of belts/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children on journeys to and from school, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with boarding/leaving the vehicle, seating, belts and any equipment as required.
• Record and report concerns or incidents to parents, schools, transport providers and the Integrated Transport team.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm & compassionate

Safeguarding knowledge

Physical ability

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Passenger Assistant to support vulnerable children on school journeys. You will provide care, encouragement and reassurance, helping create a safe and positive travelling environment so each child arrives comfortably and securely.

Role involves supervising children, assisting with boarding and seat belts, recording concerns, and reporting to parents and schools. A DBS check is required and the position is zero-hours, with travel across designated