Passenger Assistants

247 Airport Transfer; Enfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transport service is seeking a Passenger Assistant to ensure the safe journey of children with special educational needs. This part-time role involves working mainly during term time, providing essential support and ensuring wellbeing during transport. Applicants must complete specific training and provide required documentation.

Qualifications

• Attendance at Passenger Assistant Training (PATS) is required.
• Must have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Accompany young people ensuring their safe journey.
• Work with children who have special educational needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

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Passenger Assistant Role

The Passenger Assistant accompanies young people in the back of the vehicle, ensuring their safe journey from home to school and back.

This role primarily involves working with children who have special educational needs, including autism, emotional or behavioural difficulties, Asperger’s syndrome, hearing or sight impairments, among others.

This is a part-time position, mainly during term time, Monday to Friday. Working hours are typically between 06:00 or 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with hours varying depending on the route. The pay rate is £11.50 per hour, with potential increases after the first year. You can work between 16 and 30 hours per week.

To apply, you must attend the Passenger Assistant Training (PATS). Additional required documents include proof of ID, two proofs of address (such as a bank statement or utility bill), National Insurance number, an enhanced DBS certificate with checks against the children and adults barred lists, and proof of right to work in the UK.