Special Needs Transport Assistant

4 weeks ago


Londonderry, United Kingdom Education Authority Full time

Job Purpose:

As a Special Needs Transport Assistant with the Education Authority, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and successful transportation of children with special needs to and from school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the driver:

  • Assist with the transport of children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties, to and from school or other authorised locations.
  • Assist children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties, to Education Authority and alight the bus.
  • Assist in the operation of tail lifts and ramps on vehicles as required. Check that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured and that harnesses are worn at all times when in transit.
  • Ensure that the physical and behavioural needs of pupils are met while on the vehicle and attend to children who may have specific medical conditions.
  • Assist in dealing with any immediate minor first-aid requirements and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Assist the driver with completion and submission of the relevant personal injury report/accident report forms.
  • Act as a liaison between the school and parents.
  • Advise relief drivers about route and familiarise him/her with pupils' needs.
  • Work as required on summer schemes arranged by schools.
  • Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority's official booklet of "Instructions to School Bus Escorts".
  • Carry out all duties to comply with:
  • The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978;
  • Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
  • Codes of Practice.
  • Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.


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