Assistant Transport Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - FYA Education

FYA Education

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Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Transport Assistant

Hours and times of Work:
Term Time only
Monday to Thursday 7.45am-3.45pm (30 minutes lunch per day)

Daily

Schedule:
7.45am - 9.30am - Transport Assistant
2.00pm - 3.45pm - Transport Assistant

Salary:
£8.00 per hour

Area:
Salford

Navigators is a dynamic Alternative Education Provider based in Salford & Manchester, working with the most vulnerable children to support their academic and social development.

We are currently looking for a committed and reliable Transport Assistant to support in all areas of the school day.

As a Transport Assistant your role will be to accompany the driver where students are present and be responsible for student and staff safety during all transport journey's.

You will also be required to liaise with parents, carers and students on daily arrangements, including when a student may not be in school and to support your driver in planning changes to the daily transport plan.

It is extremely important to create a calm and enjoyable environment whilst on the transport journey's, given the vulnerability of some of the students.

You may not have previous experience as a Transport Assistant and that's ok We are looking for people who are empathetic, caring, reliable and friendly and who share our values - could this be you?

The post holder will report to the Head of Centre.

What we can offer you

Support from dedicated and knowledgeable Navigators Team
Continual professional development through online and face to face training
Competitive pay rates related to your experienceOpportunities to enhance career prospects within an exciting unique organisationMembership of a Pension SchemeEnhanced DBS Person specification

The person(s) we are looking for should:Have a growth mindset (self-belief)Show your personalityEmpathic & caringResourceful and engaging

Innovative & creativeCommittedBuy into the philosophy & ethos of Navigators
Have excellent personal organisational skills.

Be a great team workerPossess basic ICT skillsDriving License is desirableYou must be able to travel independently to and from the start and end of the daily journey.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and child centred Alternative Education & Nurture Provision supporting children and young people across Greater Manchester through a nurturing and growth mindset approach.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary:
From £8.00 per hour

Benefits: