P114129 Assistant Child Pedestrian Trainer Gateshead, England
Job description
Assistant Child Pedestrian Trainer, Grade C
Job Summary
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/3/24
Working Pattern: Part time - term time
Salary: Grade C. £21,575 (pro rata to hours worked)
Hours per week: 25
Job Category: Education, Transport
Employment Location: Out-based, schools across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Number of posts: 1
Gateshead Council is looking for an Assistant Child Pedestrian Trainer to help deliver a programme of pedestrian training working in schools across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. This is part of the Schools Go Smarter programme and is funded until March 31st 2024.
About the role….
As part of an established team, you will deliver classroom-based and on-road pedestrian training, mainly to lower Key Stage 2 pupils. You will report to the Child Pedestrian Training Coordinator.
You will need knowledge of basic road safety; good verbal and written communication skills and good numeracy skills. You must be able to establish a good rapport with pupils and maintain safe control of pupils when out of the school setting. You should have organisational skills and experience of apply them in a work related environment.
Responsibilities will include: delivering training by giving clear advice and instruction in road safety to pupils both as a whole class (indoor sessions) and in smaller groups (outdoor sessions); demonstrating excellent practice as a pedestrian; being aware of and sensitive to pupils with special or additional needs; and ensuring the safety of pupils when outside of school grounds.
Duties include liaising with the lead trainers in participating local authorities (Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland) and collecting information to monitor the delivery of the programme.
Full training in child pedestrian training techniques will be given. Knowledge and experience of delivering training and working with children will be an advantage.
If successful you will need to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure.
Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
- You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
- You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
- We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
It’s time to apply!
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Jocylyn Arnell on [email protected]
