School Travel Assistant: Safe Journeys for Kids

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent local government pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Staff benefits platform

Support for training and development

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking Passenger Assistants for the School Travel Service to accompany children on their home-to-school journeys and back. You will help with safety, welfare, and smooth travel, working closely with schools, drivers, and families.

Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and good communicators, with a basic understanding of children’s needs and safeguarding. Roles offer varied hours and pro rata salary with pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families, or in a care/support role is desirable.
• Strong empathy and patience to support children on journeys.
• Good communication with children, parents, schools, and travel staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and accompany one or more children on journeys to and from school.
• Maintain safety, welfare, and appropriate behaviour during travel.
• Communicate regularly with schools, drivers, and carers about transport arrangements.
• Support children with mobility and wellbeing as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience & empathy

Clear communication

Safeguarding awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Southampton City Council is seeking Passenger Assistants for the School Travel Service to accompany children on their home-to-school journeys and back. You will help with safety, welfare, and smooth travel, working closely with schools, drivers, and families.

Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and good communicators, with a basic understanding of children’s needs and safeguarding. Roles offer varied hours and pro rata salary with pension and benefits.