Passenger Assistant

Adversa Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational transport service in Devon and Torbay is seeking dedicated Passenger Assistants to help children and young people travel safely to and from school. This role suits caring and reliable individuals, particularly those with experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include ensuring student safety during travel and collaborating with drivers and transport staff. Flexible working hours are available, making this role ideal for those returning to work or seeking a part-time, term-time position.

Benefits

Home pick-up and drop-off

Meaningful work experience

Valuable experience for future roles in education

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children during their journey to and from school.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students while travelling.
• Coordinate with drivers and transport staff for smooth journeys.
• Cover for other Passenger Assistants as required.

Skills

Caring for children

Reliability

Supporting individuals with SEND

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Passenger Assistants to help children and young people travel safely to and from school or college in Plymouth.

This Passenger Assistant role is ideal for caring, reliable individuals who enjoy supporting children and young people, many of whom have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our transport service supports around 1,000 students aged 4-25, travelling safely to and from school or college by minibus or taxi. As a Passenger Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring each journey is safe, calm, and positive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people during their journey to and from school or college
• Ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of students while travelling
• Working closely with drivers, schools, and transport staff to support smooth journeys
• Covering for other Passenger Assistants when required

Working Hours

• Cover required Monday to Friday
• Typical Passenger Assistant hours are 07:00-10:00 and 14:00-17:00
• Term time only
• Hours vary depending on route length and cover requirements

What Passenger Assistants Receive

• Home pick-up and drop-off for each Passenger Assistant route
• A meaningful Passenger Assistant role supporting children and young people
• Valuable experience for future roles in education, SEND, or care

Desirable (not essential)

• Experience as a Passenger Assistant or working with children or young people with SEND

This Passenger Assistant role is ideal for

• People returning to work after a career break
• Partially retired individuals looking for a valuable, part-time, term-time role
• Anyone seeking Passenger Assistant experience within the education sector

If you're looking for a Passenger Assistant role that is flexible, rewarding, and truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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