Term-Time Pupil Transport Safety Assistant (Relief)

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking Relief Passenger Assistants to join the relief list for the Integrated Transport Unit. You will be responsible for pupil safety, behaviour and general wellbeing during journeys to schools, colleges and contact centres.

Role involves ensuring proper use of restraints and equipment, working mainly with a driver, and operating as a council representative. Hours follow school timings, term-time, with occasional additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pupil safety and wellbeing during journeys to and from schools, colleges and contact centres.
• Ensure pupils are strapped into vehicles and use appropriate restraints/equipment.
• Operate with a driver employed by a transport provider to support safeguarding on journeys.
• Work mainly independently as a Portsmouth City Council representative, covering for permanent staff.
• Hours align with school start/end times (roughly 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:15, term-time only), with occasional additional hours.

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking Relief Passenger Assistants to join the relief list for the Integrated Transport Unit. You will be responsible for pupil safety, behaviour and general wellbeing during journeys to schools, colleges and contact centres.

Role involves ensuring proper use of restraints and equipment, working mainly with a driver, and operating as a council representative. Hours follow school timings, term-time, with occasional additional hours.