Passenger Assistant (20 hpw, Term Time Only + 5 Days) x 2 Posts

South Tyneside Council

Fleet

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Passenger Assistant (20 hpw, Term Time Only + 5 Days) to supervise pupils on a dedicated school transport service and ensure their safe passage from home to school, working alongside the driver.

This permanent, part-time role is based in Fleet Services with a salary of £26,016 pa pro rata. Typical hours are 7:30am–9:30am and 3:00pm–5:00pm, with a closing date of 30 November 2026.

An Enhanced DBS disclosure and other pre-employment checks apply.

Responsibilities

Supervise pupils on a dedicated school transport service.
Ensure pupils' safe passage from home to school.
Work alongside the driver during journeys.

Job description

Passenger Assistant (20 hpw, Term Time Only + 5 Days) x 2 Posts

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 08/10/2026

Advert End Date: 30/11/2026 12:00

Salary: £26,016 pa pro rata

Hours per week: 20

Job Category: Manual / Trades / Transport

Vacancy ID: 303256

Employment Location: Fleet Services

Post Number: CO06626

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 30 Nov

Further Information

Passenger Assistant (20 hpw, Term Time Only + 5 Days) x 2 Posts

(Fleet Services)

£26,016 pa pro rata

Hours of Work

Approximately 7.30 am - 9.30 am and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

You will travel on a dedicated school transport service and be responsible for supervising pupils and ensuring their safe passage from home to school, working alongside the driver of the transport. Some knowledge of the local area would be helpful.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Darren Mason, Service Lead - Fleet on (0191) 427 2057 or darren.mason@southtyneside.gov.uk

This is a re-advertised post, previous applicants need not apply.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Monday 30 November 2026.

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