Pupil Transport Assistant — Safe School Escort

Woodlands; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Kent is seeking a permanent relief Passenger Assistant, ideally located in Dover or surrounding areas. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils during their journeys, particularly during school runs. Candidates should be patient, emotionally resilient, and capable of building rapport with children and parents. Experience with children having complex needs is advantageous, but training will be provided. A competitive salary of £12.71 per hour plus allowances is offered, along with a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Behaviour management training

Safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Must be able to establish rapport with pupils.
• Previous experience with children having complex needs is advantageous.
• Emotional resilience required to handle various situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during journeys.
• Assist with both daytime and home-school runs.

Skills

Establishing rapport with pupils and parents

Emotional resilience

Sense of humour

Patience

Calmness in difficult circumstances

Job description

A local school in Kent is seeking a permanent relief Passenger Assistant, ideally located in Dover or surrounding areas. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils during their journeys, particularly during school runs. Candidates should be patient, emotionally resilient, and capable of building rapport with children and parents. Experience with children having complex needs is advantageous, but training will be provided. A competitive salary of £12.71 per hour plus allowances is offered, along with a pension scheme and training opportunities.