Passenger Assistant

Accessible Caring Transport; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Accessible Caring Transport are seeking a Passenger Assistant to join the Team based in Mountain Ash. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting children to school in a safe and timely manner, as well as providing additional support where needed to other contracted services throughout RCT.

Role involves on-site work in Mountain Ash with a part-time schedule and permanent contract, offering practical training and opportunities to support vulnerable children and adults.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of SEN needs and child welfare.
• Patient and nurturing approach when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training and development.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport pupils to and from school in a timely, compliant manner.
• Keep minibuses clean and roadworthy; report defects promptly.
• Assist pupils during journeys, including seat belts and supervision.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

SEN understanding

Patience

Safeguarding

Training willingness

Job description

Accessible Caring Transport are seeking a Passenger Assistant to join the Team based in Mountain Ash. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting children to school in a safe and timely manner, as well as providing additional support where needed to other contracted services throughout RCT.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport pupils to and from school, ensuring compliance is met with all relevant regulations and procedures.
• Maintain the minibus in a clean and roadworthy condition, reporting any defects or issues to the designated person in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to pupils as required during their journey, including helping with seat belts and providing supervision to ensure safe travel.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and other school staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children with SEN and an understanding of their needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children and vulnerable adults.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team. If you are passionate about working with vulnerable adults and children and have the necessary skills and experience, Accessible Caring Transport would love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Passenger Assistant

Company: Accessible Caring Transport
Salary: from £13.45 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Mountain Ash, CF45 3EY
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 5 Nov 2026
Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Summary

Accessible Caring Transport are seeking a Passenger Assistant to join the Team based in Mountain Ash. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting children to school in a safe and timely manner, as well as providing additional support where needed to other contracted services throughout RCT.

Essential requirements

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently transport pupils to and from school, ensuring compliance is met with all relevant regulations and procedures.
• Maintain the minibus in a clean and roadworthy condition, reporting any defects or issues to the designated person in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to pupils as required during their journey, including helping with seat belts and providing supervision to ensure safe travel.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and other school staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Requirements:

• A passion for working with children with SEN and an understanding of their needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children and vulnerable adults.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.