Passenger Assistant #000A941F1

Admin/Office Skills, Administration, Allocations, Attention to detail, BPSS Checked, Business Rates, Clerical, Data Analysis, Data Input, DBS - Admin, Desktop Publishing, Document Management, Event Coordination, Faxing, GDPR Knowledge, Good Communication Skills, IT Literate, Maintaining Office Records, Making Appointments, Meeting Chairing, Meeting Planning, Minute Taking, MS Excel, MS Word, Order Processing, Ordering Office Supplies, Organised, Outlook, PowerPoint, Predicting, Prioritising, QuickBooks, Reception, Record Keeping, Shorthand, Skills, Spreadsheets, Time & Billing, Transcription, Typing from Dictation, Video Conference Preparation
Wigan, Huddersfield
December 4, 2025
£16 - £16 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Agency Staff – Home to School Passenger Assistant Key Requirements:

  • Must hold a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance for working with children and vulnerable adults.

  • Ability to speak fluent English clearly so young children can understand without difficulty.

  • Agency working must live in Wigan Borough or be able to travel to a meeting point in Wigan Borough.

  • Must be able to complete a split shift – e.g. 7:30–09:30 AM and 14:30–16:45 PM.

  • Previous experience of working with SEND children in any role is desirable. 

  • Understanding of child protection and safeguarding protocols, including reporting concerns and maintaining professional boundaries.

  • Epilepsy awareness.

  • Experience of autism and communication strategies.

Core Duties (Induction and training will be provided):

  • Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of SEND pupils during the journey.

  • Secure seatbelts, harnesses, and specialist equipment correctly.

  • Act as a link between parents, school, and management team for any issues.

  • Manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.

  • Follow emergency procedures (e.g., medical incidents, breakdowns).

 

Personal Attributes:

  • Calm, patient, and empathetic when supporting children with complex needs.

  • Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.

  • Ability to work as part of a team with the driver, school staff and management team.

 Home to School Passenger Assistants are collected from their own home or a prearranged collection point inside Wigan Borough. The roles utilises a split shift. Staff may be required to attend training and meetings at the Wigan Life Centre South.

What’s on offer?

  • Excellent competitive pay rate, paid weekly.

  • Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

  • Opportunities to work remotely

  • A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

  • Previous experience within the same or similar role.

  • Along with your ‘Right to Work’ documents we will need 2-3 references from previous employers.

  • Relevant qualifications/certificates.

  • Enhanced DBS

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

  • Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time

  • Recommend a friend bonus scheme

  • “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the team on 0161 4199285**

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