Education Transport Officer - Flexible SEND Travel

Bolton Council; Bolton; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

Bolton Council in Bolton is seeking a role in the Integrated Transport Team to assess and arrange travel support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. You will determine eligibility for travel assistance and contract external providers for around 1450 pupils, while handling casework and reporting requirements.

The role involves supporting appeals, ensuring recordings are complete and accurate, and exploring new travel solutions to benefit families.

Qualifikationen

• High standard of literacy, numeracy and good IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with parents.
• Experience dealing with challenge/conflict is beneficial.
• Understanding of statutory requirements for home to school transport for SEND pupils.

Aufgaben

• Provide travel support assessments and solutions for pupils with SEND.
• Determine pupil eligibility for travel assistance and contract external providers for ~1450 pupils.
• Manage associated casework in line with policy and legislation, with thorough recording.
• Support the appeals process from planning to presenting reports; contribute to innovative travel solutions.

Kenntnisse

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Communication

Policy awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Bolton Council in Bolton is seeking a role in the Integrated Transport Team to assess and arrange travel support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. You will determine eligibility for travel assistance and contract external providers for around 1450 pupils, while handling casework and reporting requirements.

The role involves supporting appeals, ensuring recordings are complete and accurate, and exploring new travel solutions to benefit families.