SEND Passenger Assistant
* Location: Huddersfield
* Salary: £12.85 per hour
* Job Type: Part-time
We are currently recruiting Passenger Assistants to join the team, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) during their school commutes. This role is crucial in ensuring safe and compassionate travel for children to and from school.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Supporting SEND children during their journeys to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
* Ensuring safe handover of children to schools or parents.
* Participating in mandatory training sessions including First Aid, Manual Handling, and SEND awareness to better support the specific needs of children, including administering medication and EpiPens.
* Maintaining a high level of sensitivity and compassion throughout the journey, catering to high-needs and complex cases.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Essential:
* Effective communication skills with children, parents, and school staff.
* High level of compassion and clear communication, particularly with SEND children.
* Sensitivity to a range of disabilities and special needs.
* Patience and consistency to provide a stable presence for the children.
2. Desirable/Transferable:
3. Previous experience in a care or SEND-related rol...