Passenger Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS1 1RS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 22e99997-1bcf-4c5b-b9d0-56c44fd6a033 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ladder School
Job Title:Passenger Assistant
Terms and Conditions:Casual Contract
Location:The Ladder School
Salary:Grade 2 Scale Point 4 (£14 per hour including holiday pay)
Reports to:Headteacher
The Ladder School are recruiting for a Passenger Assistant to commence from September. This is a casual position where the successful applicants will be transporting students to and from placements.
Hours of work will vary depending on the need of each day but regular days will be approx. 8:45am – 10:15am & 1:30pm – 3pm.
Duties will include:
• Working alongside the driver to ensure the safety of the student at all times
• Ensuring the safety checks on the vehicle have been completed
• Counted students onto and off the mini bus at the start and end of each journey
• Safeguarding the students and reporting any concerns
For full information please see the attached job description.
Ofsted 2023 praised our ethos:
“The school ethos of ‘high standards, daring to dream, traditional values, success and personalised support’ is shared by all.”
“Leaders lead with integrity and determination. They are ambitious for all pupils.”
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application. Please contact Elaine Woodward to arrange an appointment viae.woodward@tls.merciantrust.org.ukor telephone 01922 285848.
All applicants must complete an application form, available on our website, TES, WM Jobs or the Government Portal, and return it torecruitment@tls.merciantrust.org.uk. CVs and non-Mercian Trust application forms will not be accepted.
Safe Working Practices for Adults working with Children – It is the responsibility of each employee to carry out their duties in line with Mercian Trust’s ethos and culture of safe working practices for adults working with children and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantage, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. Each employee should act as an exemplar on these issues and must, where appropriate, identify and monitor training for themselves and any employees they are responsible for.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• A happy workplace within a strong Multi-Academy Trust;
• Strong leadership dedicated to supporting your role;
• Free breakfast and a two-course freshly home-cooked lunch every day;
• Additional Wellbeing Days and the opportunity to request an extra paid day off across the school year;
• Access to sector-leading CPD and a comprehensive health plan via Simplyhealth;
• Discounts on everyday purchases via EdenRed and a cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.theladderschool.org.
The Ladder School
Job Title:Passenger Assistant
Terms and Conditions:Casual Contract
Location:The Ladder School
Salary:Grade 2 Scale Point 4 (£14 per hour including holiday pay)
Reports to:Headteacher
The Ladder School are recruiting for a Passenger Assistant to commence from September. This is a casual position where the successful applicants will be transporting students to and from placements.
Hours of work will vary depending on the need of each day but regular days will be approx. 8:45am – 10:15am & 1:30pm – 3pm.
Duties will include:
• Working alongside the driver to ensure the safety of the student at all times
• Ensuring the safety checks on the vehicle have been completed
• Counted students onto and off the mini bus at the start and end of each journey
• Safeguarding the students and reporting any concerns
For full information please see the attached job description.
Ofsted 2023 praised our ethos:
“The school ethos of ‘high standards, daring to dream, traditional values, success and personalised support’ is shared by all.”
“Leaders lead with integrity and determination. They are ambitious for all pupils.”
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application. Please contact Elaine Woodward to arrange an appointment viae.woodward@tls.merciantrust.org.ukor telephone 01922 285848.
All applicants must complete an application form, available on our website, TES, WM Jobs or the Government Portal, and return it torecruitment@tls.merciantrust.org.uk. CVs and non-Mercian Trust application forms will not be accepted.
Safe Working Practices for Adults working with Children – It is the responsibility of each employee to carry out their duties in line with Mercian Trust’s ethos and culture of safe working practices for adults working with children and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantage, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. Each employee should act as an exemplar on these issues and must, where appropriate, identify and monitor training for themselves and any employees they are responsible for.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• A happy workplace within a strong Multi-Academy Trust;
• Strong leadership dedicated to supporting your role;
• Free breakfast and a two-course freshly home-cooked lunch every day;
• Additional Wellbeing Days and the opportunity to request an extra paid day off across the school year;
• Access to sector-leading CPD and a comprehensive health plan via Simplyhealth;
• Discounts on everyday purchases via EdenRed and a cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.theladderschool.org.