Passenger Escort / School Transport Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)

A supportive and forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) based in Colne is seeking a reliable, empathetic Passenger Escort / School Transport Assistant to join their pastoral team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis (40 hours per week).Working closely alongside an experienced school minibus driver, you will play an essential role ensuring pupils travel safely, comfortably, and calmly between home, school, vocational learning placements, and off-site activities across Colne, Pendle, and the wider East Lancashire area.This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, SEN Support Workers, Youth Mentors, or Care Assistants looking for steady daytime hours while making a tangible impact on vulnerable learners.Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Safety and Transit Supervision: Ensure all pupils board, travel, and disembark safely, verifying seatbelts and vehicle safety restraints are correctly secured before departure.Emotional Support and Calm Atmosphere: Create a reassuring, positive, and structured environment on board to ease morning transit anxiety and set pupils up for a successful day.Positive Behaviour Support: Apply patient, non-confrontational de-escalation techniques if students experience emotional dysregulation or peer conflict during the journey.Pastoral Communication: Act as a professional link between families, carers, and school pastoral staff-relaying morning handovers, student welfare notes, or attendance updates clearly.Vehicle and Welfare Checks: ..... full job details .....