School TransportAssistant

A school transport assistant, also known as a passenger assistant or escort, provides safety and care for children with special needs or disabilities during school transport, ensuring their well-being and safe arrival at school and home. Responsibilities include:

  • They are responsible for the safety and care of the children in the vehicle.
  • They ensure all children are accounted for on both the morning and afternoon journeys.
  • They supervise children at all times, ensuring they are safe when entering and leaving the vehicle.
  • They stay with the children in the event of problems during the journey.
  • They assist with the safe transportation of wheelchairs.
  • They provide People to People and the school authorities with all relevant information, including any issues that may arise.
  • They complete paperwork as required on a daily basis.
  • They assist children with mobility difficulties or disabilities with due consideration to their needs and comfort.
  • They ensure passengers are picked up and dropped off in the order specified by the timetables.