The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Coppice School, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 3, £24,796 pro rata (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 16.25 hours per week
Closing date: 27/07/2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Passenger Assistant.
Duties include:
The Travel Assistance Service arrange and monitor transport for children and adults to schools and day centres across the Doncaster borough. We are looking to appoint a Passenger Assistant to ensure the safety of children travelling to and from Coppice School in Hatfield. It is essential that the successful candidate has good communication skills, experience being responsible for children and able to form good relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
First aid training and knowledge of movement and handling would be desirable as would previous experience of working with children, particularly children with behavioural and/or additional needs.
What you will bring to the role:
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 27/07/26 and interviews are anticipated on week commencing 03/08/26.
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
