About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible role supporting children and young adults with additional needs? We are recruiting Passenger Assistants (PAs) to join our team, providing crucial transport support to students attending schools and colleges across Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall.

As a Passenger Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring students aged 4–25, often with medical or behavioural needs, travel safely and comfortably to and from their educational settings. You’ll accompany them on minibuses or taxis, providing the care and support they require.

This is a variable-hours role on a relief register to cover for PAs who are unavailable. You may be called for last-minute cover—ranging from half-days to longer periods. While hours aren’t guaranteed, they typically fall between 07:00–10:00 and 14:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. We may also contact you during the day to arrange future cover.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Accompanying children and young adults with additional needs on their journeys to and from school or college.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transport.
• Providing appropriate support tailored to individual student needs.
• Gaining valuable experience working with a diverse range of students and needs.

Why This Role is For You

• Rewarding Work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people and their families.
• Variety: Every day is different! You’ll meet a variety of students and work across multiple routes and schools.
• Flexibility: Perfect for those seeking flexible hours and the ability to pick up shifts as they become available.
• Paid Training: Includes a day of ‘classroom’ training followed by an accompanied route with an experienced PA.
• Competitive Pay: Paid for all time worked.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals.
• Strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and last-minute requests.
• Must reside within the Plymouth City Council Area.

If you’re ready to take on a varied and impactful role, providing vital support to students in your community, we want to hear from you!