School Transport Passenger Assistants
| Company: | Rutland County Council |
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| Salary: | £24,796 - £25,185 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Oakham, LE15 6HP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Do you have a caring and patient nature and good with young people? Do you have experience of working with vulnerable young people? We are looking for School Passenger Transport Assistants to join our busy Transport Operations team to help take children (including children with special educational needs) to and from school safely.
About the role…
The School Transport Passenger Assistant is responsible for the following duties:
• To look after the welfare of passengers from the moment they are collected until the time they are handed over to any acknowledged person on reaching the pre-determined destination
• To communicate effectively with the parent/carer of passengers regarding alterations of timings or other issues.
• To alert the driver of the vehicle and other passengers with regard to any transport, safety or care issues arising on the route
• Undertake training as required
Working hours may vary between 7am and 5pm
Applicants must be able to access the depot at Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell, LE15 7QJ
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The School Transport Passenger Assistant interviews will be held during week commencing 07 September 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
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