Date: 3 Jul 2026
Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY
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Company: Somerset Council
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £17,560 - £19,014 for 25 hours per week.
Permanent, 25 hours a week.
Your work base will be the Office nearest your home address.
25 day’s annual leave (additional to bank holidays). Pro rata for Part time.
Role summary
As a Travel Trainer you will support children and young people to develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to travel safely and responsibly, with a focus on increasing independence.
You will plan and deliver structured travel training programmes tailored to individual needs, working in partnership with families, schools, colleges and internal colleagues. You will contribute to improving access to education and community opportunities while promoting independence, inclusion and personal development.
What you’ll do - key responsibilities
Deliver tailored travel training to build confidence using public transport
Support learners through one-to-one and group sessions in schools, colleges and the community
Accompany journeys, helping learners travel safely, manage fares and behave appropriately
Identify and assess learners ready for independent travel, working with partners and families
Monitor progress, carry out risk assessments and provide “shadowing” where needed
Maintain clear records and contribute to reports and programme development
Promote independent travel training through events, presentations and partnership working
Support reviews and provide general admin support to the wider transport service
What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills
Essential:
Knowledge of safe travel practices, road safety and use of public transport
Understanding of the needs of children and young people, including those with additional needs and/or vulnerabilities
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries when working with children and young people
Basic understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery
Experience of working directly with children and/or young people in a support, education or training capacity
Experience of delivering one-to-one or small-group support tailored to individual needs
Experience of communicating effectively with parents/carers and professionals
Experience of managing personal safety and risk in a community or public setting
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or demonstrable equivalent skills
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to suit individual needs
Ability to plan, deliver and review structured training activities
Good observation, assessment and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
Basic IT skills for recording information and communicating with colleagues
Desirable:
Knowledge of SEND travel, independent travel training or supported travel programmes
Awareness of local transport networks and services
Experience of delivering travel training or independence-focused support
Experience of working with children and young people with SEND
Experience of recording progress and outcomes against agreed objectives
Relevant qualification in education, youth work, care or training
First Aid qualification
Coaching or mentoring skills
Confidence in managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
Additional Information
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Debbie Reed, Strategy Officer at
[email protected]
Job Ref number 947/NG
