Plymouth City Council
Passenger Assistants

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What We Need
Opportunities have arisen in the Transport and Allowances Team to appoint 10 part-time, term time only Passenger Assistants. You must live within the Plymouth boundary or can transport yourself to within the City of Plymouth Boundaries for pick up.
What You’ll Do
Passenger Assistants are employed to accompany children and young people (4 – 25 years of age) who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), on their journey to and from school/college or other educational establishments. They are responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and young people between home and school.
When You’ll Do It
The hours vary but will be around school/college opening and closing times and you will therefore need to be available between approximately 7.00 am to 9.30 am and between 2.30 pm and 5.15 pm to apply for this role. You will need to be available for 10 journeys a week – that’s 5 mornings and 5 afternoon’s Monday – Friday.
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You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND. Passenger Assistants are usually picked up and returned home by the school transport vehicle.
What’s Provided
Full training will be provided prior to commencing work and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for these posts.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Paula Kennington - Paula.kennington@plymouth.gov.uk


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Closing date
Sunday 02 August 2026
Equal Opportunities
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
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