Compassionate SEND School Transport Assistant - Term Time

Zohorecruit; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Part-time, term-time only

Experience in SEND

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Plymouth is seeking compassionate Passenger Assistants to support children and young people with SEND during school journeys. You will help ensure safety, comfort and a positive travel experience for students aged 4-25, within Home-to-School Transport services.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with DBS clearance required. Training will be provided, and hours typically include morning and afternoon routes with flexible cover as needed.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Availability for both morning and afternoon routes, Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying route requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, patient, and caring demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and young people during transport to and from educational settings.
• Ensure safety, welfare and comfort of passengers at all times.
• Provide reassurance to students with SEND during journeys.
• Collaborate with drivers, schools, parents and transport teams.
• Foster a calm, safe travel environment.
• Help students board and exit vehicles safely.
• Adhere to safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Provide cover for absent Passenger Assistants as needed.
• Report concerns or incidents according to procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Plymouth is seeking compassionate Passenger Assistants to support children and young people with SEND during school journeys. You will help ensure safety, comfort and a positive travel experience for students aged 4-25, within Home-to-School Transport services.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with DBS clearance required. Training will be provided, and hours typically include morning and afternoon routes with flexible cover as needed.