School Transport Passenger Assistant

As the School Transport Passenger Assistant, your passengers will include children with special educational needs or disabilities, and you will be supported by a Driver during the journey. About the role… The School Transport Passenger Assistant is responsible for the following duties:

• To look after the welfare of passengers from the moment they are collected until the time they are handed over to any acknowledged person on reaching the pre-determined destination
• To communicate effectively with the parent/carer of passengers regarding alterations of timings or other issues.
• To alert the driver of the vehicle and other passengers with regard to any transport, safety or care issues arising on the route
• Undertake training as required
Working hours may vary between 7am and 5pm Applicants must be able to access the depot at Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell, LE15 7QJ The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us. The School Transport Passenger Assistant interviews will be held during week commencing 07 September 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay., Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Do you have a caring and patient nature and good with young people? Do you have experience of working with vulnerable young people? We are looking for School Passenger Transport Assistants,
• You have experience of working with the public in a caring role.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• You are committed to delivering a high level of customer service to clients and their families
• You are able to work within a team
  
  Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff. Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, you will be operating from Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell, Rutland LE15 7QJ .