Children's Escort

Job Description

To accompany young persons, who have additional support needs, on and off school transport, providing adequate supervision and ensuring that a high degree of care and health and safety is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Assisting young persons on and off the vehicle.
Supervising young persons on board the vehicle to maintain care, discipline and high standards of health and safety.
Ensuring the personal health and safety of each young person while on board the vehicle.
Liaising with Head Teachers/parents/guardians

The Individual

Self confidence
Strong customer care skills
Ability to follow routines
Ability to keep order and discipline
Ability to work as part of an effective team
Ability to relate positively to children and their parents
Active listening and observational skills for effective communication with young people, parents and staff
Ability to work under the guidance and direction of teaching staff to assist young people in sensitive and enabling activities, such as toileting, dressing/undressing, feeding
Flexible and adaptable
Able to assist in and/or carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependent young people in accordance with moving and handling regulations


Closing date: 16 June 2023
Starting Salary: £21,125.52 (pro-rata)
10 hours per week (term time)
£10.98 per hour

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 28 June 2023
For further information contact angela.whyte@moray.gov.uk