Travel Assistance Assessment Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Travel Assistance Assessment Officer to screen applications and assess the travel needs of pupils with special educational needs. The role involves significant interaction with schools and families. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a similar service and strong communication skills. This is a 6-month hybrid contract with working hours of 35 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of working and dealing sympathetically with pupils with SEN.
• Significant experience in transport assistance services focused on children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Screen new applications against core eligibility criteria.
• Assess pupils and determine assistance based on legislation.
• Complete risk assessments for pupils in travel programs.
• Ensure effective communication with families and schools.
• Write reports and keep records of assistance provided.
• Monitor all assistance programs for alignment with policies.

Skills

Empathy towards pupils with SEN

Excellent literacy and numeracy

Communication skills

Job description

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Travel Assistance Assessment Officer, London

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To screen travel assistance applications against core criteria, and where necessary, to assess the travel needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Coordinate the provision of travel assistance for individuals where assistance is agreed. Establish good working relationships with schools/colleges and work with these establishments to promote independence and identify students requiring additional support with home-to-school travel.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Screen new applications against core eligibility criteria.
  
• Assess pupils and assist the authority in determining if assistance should be given to individual children in line with relevant legislation.
  
• Complete risk assessments for pupils with significant special educational needs on travel programs.
  
• Ensure effective communication with families and schools/colleges.
  
• Write reports on pupils receiving assistance and keep records of these.
  
• Monitor and review all programs of assistance to ensure appropriateness, alignment with travel policy and council objectives, and offer value for money.
  
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young, and vulnerable people.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience of working and dealing sympathetically and constructively with pupils with SEN.
  
• Significant experience of a transport assistance service, with a focus on the needs of children and young people with Special education needs and their families.
  
• Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• Enhanced DBS is required for the role.
  
• The role is hybrid, based at Kaleidoscope, with 2 days of hybrid working in the office.
  
• Location: 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4JF, United Kingdom.
  
• The role closes on 12th August 2025, apply ASAP.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience of working with pupils with SEN
  
• Significant experience in transport assistance service