Passenger Assistant - Casual
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Description
Passenger Assistants- School Travel Service
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you have patience, empathy, a keen sense of responsibility and experience of working with children & young people? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Passenger Assistant to support travel to and from school. This position offers an opportunity to support children & young people on their daily journey, ensuring their safety, welfare needs, and right to access education are met.
About The Role
As a Passenger Assistant you will play an integral part in their morning and afternoon routines. Your primary responsibility will be to accompany and support one or more children as they travel between home and school. Maintaining good levels of communication with the children or young people, the School Travel Service office, school staff, drivers and parents / carers about the health and safety and issues relating to journeys undertaken.
This advert is for Casual Passenger Assistants. If successful, a contract offer will be made at 0 hours per week. Contact will be made if and when cover is needed by School Travel Service. Job offer only open for those living within Southampton City Council Boundary.
About You
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you have patience, empathy, a keen sense of responsibility and experience of working with children & young people? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Passenger Assistant to support travel to and from school. This position offers an opportunity to support children & young people on their daily journey, ensuring their safety, welfare needs, and right to access education are met.
About The Role
As a Passenger Assistant you will play an integral part in their morning and afternoon routines. Your primary responsibility will be to accompany and support one or more children as they travel between home and school. Maintaining good levels of communication with the children or young people, the School Travel Service office, school staff, drivers and parents / carers about the health and safety and issues relating to journeys undertaken.
This advert is for Casual Passenger Assistants. If successful, a contract offer will be made at 0 hours per week. Contact will be made if and when cover is needed by School Travel Service. Job offer only open for those living within Southampton City Council Boundary.
About You
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Compassionate, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children and have a understanding of special needs.
- Dependable and punctual, understanding the importance of routine for the children & young people and ensure smooth running of the route.
- Clear communicators, able to interact confidently with children, young people, parents/ carers, school staff & school travel team.
- Observant and attentive to the individual needs of each child.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances or schedules.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children at all times.
- Previous experience working with children, families, or in a care/support role (formal or informal experience considered).
- Basic understanding of children’s needs and issues related to safety and well-being.
- Good level of physical fitness, as the role will involve mobilising self in/ out of transport & assisting others.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Two professional or character references. Full details of employment history and reference contract details will need to be supplied.
Our service serves children of all ages and backgrounds, including those with special educational needs or disabilities. Some children/ young people may require extra assistance with mobility, social interaction, or managing anxieties related to travelling. As a Passenger Assistant, you will be matched where possible with children/ young people whose needs align with your skills and experience, ensuring a supportive and positive partnership between you, the child, and their family.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £25,583 - £26,139 Pro Rata per annum
Here at Southampton City Council we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements with working a mixture of office and home, outside of your face to face visits with the individuals we support.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
For further information on our benefits package please visit:
For further information and details regarding the above role, please contact Sarah Potten – School Travel Team Leader -
Interview Information
Please note that interviews are scheduled for week commencing 20th April 2026.
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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