Coach Park Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governing body in Aylesbury is seeking a Coach Park Assistant to supervise students boarding school buses Monday to Friday during term time. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and timely departure of coaches while supporting students with their inquiries. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule during afternoon hours, making it an appealing option for those seeking a meaningful engagement within the community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience supervising young students or similar environments.
• Ability to effectively implement safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills to address student inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students boarding school buses at the coach park.
• Ensure coaches operate on time and adhere to safety protocols.
• Report incidents and assist students in case of transport issues.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Supervision of students

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

The Client Transport Team are looking to recruit a Coach Park Assistant who is available Monday to Friday – Term Time Only – 3.30pm to 4.30 pm.

The role is to work as part of a team supervising 11-17-year-old students waiting and boarding school buses in the afternoon at the Aylesbury Coach Park.

Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

About the role

You will be part of The Client Transport Compliance and Safeguarding Team. The role has been created due to the increased responsibilities the team are now experiencing and the important need for consistency of staff carrying out this role. Your role will specifically relate to being part of the Aylesbury School Coach Park Team.

The role is wide-ranging from ensuring that coaches leave on time to the safeguarding responsibilities of students that miss their transport. It is hugely rewarding and to the right candidate, the Coach Park Assistant will find it fulfilling and extremely enjoyable whilst at the same time having the satisfaction of delivering a vital service for Buckinghamshire Council.

The main requirement of the role is to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of the students within the coach park. You would also be responsible to ensure that vehicles arrive and depart on time and report incidents of late operation, poor practice and/or student behaviour to the relevant authority in a timely way.

Size and scope: Approximately 1500 students and around 30 vehicles per day use the coach park.

Fixed

As a ‘fixed’ worker, you’ll spend most of your time in the same location, which will likely be a fixed office or location where your role is performed. Typically, you’ll be based in the same location as the rest of your team, because you provide a particular service from that fixed location or need access to information there.

About you

The role is extremely varied, and no two days seem to be the same, but your main roles will be

• To ensure the coaches are in their allocated lane and leave at the scheduled time.
• To make sure the Health and Safety policies for the coach park are being implemented and followed.
• Answer any questions the students have relating to their transport
• In the event of a student missing their coach ensure they are directed back to school where alternative arrangements can be made.
• Report any incidents that occur to both managers and school staff if necessary.
• Return any lost property to schools.

We are actively seeking responsible and reliable persons to fulfil this role

Other information

This role is permanent where you will be employed for 5 hours a week covering the coach park for 1 hour every Monday to Friday afternoon when the students leave school.

The salary is Grade 1 £24,359 however this will be pro-rated for 5 hours per week giving you an annual salary of £3,290.90

To discuss the role please contact Michael Henderson:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.