SENT Passenger Assistant

At AfC, we're officially Outstanding
! Ofsted recently gave our Richmond services their highest rating, highlighting our excellent support for children, young people, and families. Inspectors also praised our "skilled and stable workforce, supported by excellent training, manageable caseloads and visible leadership."

Join a team where you'll be valued and empowered to thrive.

Please note the salary shown is Full time equivalent will be pro-rated accordingly to part time and term time only.

The aim of Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport is to provide specialised home to school Transport to children and young people living in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Richmond to ensure that children and young people with SEN needs have the same opportunities to education as their peers.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all passengers embark and disembark safely
• Assisting driver in operation of any safety/adaptive equipment whilst ensuring all passengers who use safety and adaptive equipment are seated and secured in appropriate seats in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Informing the relevant parties of any changes to route and child absences
• Ensuring daily registers and all relevant paper work are on board completed and handed to driver at the end of the working day

To be a Passenger Assistant for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points:

• Demonstrate a flexible approach in this role to ensure the needs and safety of the passengers being transported are being met at all times
• Have a good knowledge and a good understanding of H&S and the Code of Conduct
• To be contactable at all times whilst you are on duty

If you would like a informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Freeman on rachel.freeman

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary. In AfC you will also have access to:

• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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