Driver/passenger Assistant

3 weeks ago


South Shields, United Kingdom Tyne & Wear Cars LTD Full time

**Tyne & Wear Cars LTD **Home to School Transport providers is looking for Passenger Assistants to join our service for children with special needs.

We are a local transportation company based in South Shields, specializing in providing safe and reliable home-to-school transport for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

We are looking for passenger assistants to work Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons in conjunction with school start and finish times. This rewarding role is accompanying children and young adults with a range of Special Educational Needs to and from school.

As a Passenger Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of children with Special Educational Needs during home to school transport. You will work in close coordination with the driver and other team members to provide a reliable and timely transport service to the children.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist children in getting on and off the vehicle safely and securely
- Assist children in securing seat belts, wheelchairs, and other equipment as required
- Provide assistance for children with mobility difficulties and those with communication and behavioural needs
- Monitor children during the journey to ensure their safety and comfort
- Provide first aid assistance and administer medication as required and trained
- Communicate and coordinate with parents, schools, and other authorities regarding any issues that arise
- Report any concerns or incidents to the management team

**Requirements**:

- Pass an enhanced criminal record check for you as you will be working with children, young persons and/or vulnerable adults.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Experience in working with children, particularly those with disabilities
- Knowledge of safety and emergency protocols
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- First aid and medication administration training preferable
- PATS Qualified (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme) / Training can be provided

**Work will be based mainly around school start and finish times, and is term-time only. Hours of work are between 6.45am - 8.45am and 2.00 - 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays.**

**This may suit those that have other flexible work commitments that can work around this role.**

Any previous experience is advantageous, but not necessary.

**For any enquiries, or to discuss further please only use this contact number 07518812530.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £400.00-£800.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person


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