EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear interaction with diverse audiences.
• A patient and empathetic approach towards supporting students with varying needs.
• Familiarity with special educational needs (SEN) is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.
• A commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the school environment.
  This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to making a positive impact on students’ lives, ensuring their safe transportation and providing valuable support throughout their school day
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
  Expected hours: 20 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a Valid UK Full Driving License?

Work Location: In perso

PURPOSE:

The role of a Pupil Guide is to transport and assist children, particularly those with special educational needs, to and from school safely. This role also involves providing crucial support to pupils throughout their educational journey, assisting with their learning needs, fostering an inclusive environment, and promoting positive behaviour.
A Guide in this position will typically work split shifts (e.g., morning and afternoon), timetabled around school start and finish times. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week of work on a regular school contract. For the transportation aspect of the role, a full UK driving licence is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for the care, conduct, and safety of pupils being transported to and from school.
• Assist children in boarding and disembarking vehicles safely and appropriately, where required.
• Ensure the correct handover of pupils when they arrive at their destinations.
• Report any problems, incidents, or unusual occurrences at the first opportunity to the Pastoral Team.
• Ensure that personal property in possession of the children is both safely secured and transported with the individual when necessary.
• Maintain an accurate register of passengers being transported, confidentially managing information such as names, telephone numbers, and addresses, together with a record of attendance.
• Accurately observe the timetables implemented by VASE Academy to ensure the punctual transportation of passengers.
• Be able to work with children who may present challenging behaviour.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations effectively.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforce conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.
• Provide one-on-one support to pupils, helping them navigate their daily school activities and academic challenges.
• Facilitate communication between pupils, teachers, and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to education.
• Support pupils during transitions between classes or activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.