Passenger Assistant

Home to School Travel Assistant

Hours 7.30am to 9.30am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm (you need to be available to cover both shifts)

Location: Hickman Avenue or Faulkand Street Coach Park

Contract Type: Temporary (10 positions available)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Join our team as a Home to School Travel Assistant!

About the Role:

As a Home to School Travel Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and caring transit of pupils and young persons with special educational needs to and from school. You'll be part of a dedicated team that supports the well-being and safety of our children during their journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompany Children: Safely escort children with special educational needs using various forms of transport, ensuring a nurturing environment.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain discipline and appropriate behaviour among children during transit.
• Physical Support: Assist with the lifting and securing of immobile or disabled children, including wheelchairs and car seats.
• Communication: Liaise with vehicle drivers and parents to coordinate daily journeys.
• Medication and Money Handling: Safely transport medication and sums of money to hand over to school staff.
• Report Incidents: Document and report any accidents or incidents, no matter how minor, ensuring a safe transport experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate Individuals: You should have a caring nature and a genuine interest in supporting children with special needs.
• Strong Communicators: Be able to effectively interact with children, parents, and school staff.
• Problem Solvers: Handle unexpected situations calmly and efficiently.
• Commitment to Safety: Adhere to safety policies and procedures, ensuring the well-being of all passengers.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in an unsupervised environment.
• A valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate (training will be provided).
• A willingness to undergo training and continuous professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Impact Lives: You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community by supporting children with special educational needs.
• Convenient Location: Our office is just a 7-minute walk from Wolverhampton train station and 5 minutes from the tram station, making your commute easier!
• Team Environment: Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support.

If you are enthusiastic about helping children and would like to be part of our caring team, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your application today to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children in our community. We can't wait to meet you!

Apply now and start your journey with us!
Note: This is a temporary role with a start date of March 1, 2026. We are looking to fill 10 positions.

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.