Location: Hickman Avenue Wolverhampton, WV1 2BS
Contract Details: Temporary, Part-Time
Salary: £12.85 per hour
About Our Client:
Join our dedicated team in an organisation committed to providing exceptional support and care for pupils with special educational needs. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, ensuring their safety and comfort during transport to and from school.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive hourly rate of £12.85
Flexible part-time hours to fit your schedule
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
A rewarding role contributing to the well-being of children
Supportive and friendly work environment
Responsibilities:
As a Transport Assistant, you will:
Hours 7.30am to 9.30am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm (you need to be available to cover both shifts)
Safely accompany children with special educational needs to and from school.
Ensure the welfare and discipline of children during transport.
Assist with the physical lifting of immobile or disabled children and secure wheelchairs safely in vehicles.
Liaise effectively with parents, school staff, and vehicle operators.
Maintain a register of passengers and ensure correct drop-off protocols are followed.
Report any incidents or accidents to the Travel Unit Officer promptly.
Attend training sessions, including maintaining a current recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
Caring and responsible attitude towards children
Experience in handling children with special educational needs
Knowledge of safety protocols in child transportation
Excellent communication skills for liaising with parents and staff
Ability to maintain discipline and appropriate behaviour of children
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
Previous experience in a similar role or working with children
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies
organisational skills for maintaining passenger registers
Current recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate
How to apply:
If you are a compassionate, responsible individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your experience.
Join us in creating a safe and nurturing environment for our young learners!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Salary description
£12.85 - £12.85 per hour