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Passenger Assistants Plymouth, England

Plymouth City Council

Full Time Plymouth, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Passenger Assistant Role Profile

Opportunities have arisen in the Transport and Allowances Team to appoint 5 part time, term time only Passenger Assistants.

Passenger Assistants are employed to accompany children and young people (4 – 25 years of age) who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), on their journey to and from school/college or other educational establishments.

They are responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and young people between home and school.

You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND.

Passenger Assistants are usually picked up and returned home by the school transport vehicle.

The hours vary but will be around school/college opening and closing times and you will therefore need to be available between approximately 7.00 am to 9.30 am and between 2.30 pm and 5.15 pm to apply for this role.

Full training will be provided prior to commencing work.

This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Paula Kennington on 01752 304392.

Closing date: Sunday26 February 2023

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