Job Description

About Us


West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.



As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.



We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

Check out some videos showcasing our roles and the impact they have on the community.

About The Job


We are looking for Passenger Assistants to join our School Transport team based across the county.

Salary Range:

12.65 - 12.85 per hour and as you are on a casual contract your annual leave will be an additional 1.53 to 1.55 on top of the hourly pay listed here.

Work Location:

Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester) however, the work will be carried out across multiple locations surrounding. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.

Contract:

Casual.



At WSCC, we promote flexible working, and a casual contract is a perfect fit for that! What is a casual contract? A casual contract allows us, as the employer, to offer work as and when it becomes available. It does not always guarantee hours, so you are given the option to accept or deny assignments as determined by us.



There is the opportunity for these casual positions to move to Permanent Term Time Only for the new Academic Year.

What you will be doing:

As a Passenger Assistant you will travel to and from schools and other venues, in minibuses, cars and taxis. You will ensure the safe transport of vulnerable adults and school children with special needs.



You will provide a safe, secure and happy environment for passengers, while in transit between destinations. You will also ensure that the passengers safely board and alight from the vehicles and that they are delivered to their venue in a safe way.



Your day-to-day tasks will include:


Interpreting situations and events as they arise to solve straightforward problems concerning the wellbeing of the passenger or smooth running of the journey. Fastening seat belts. Attaching booster seats and ensure that passengers are properly seated. Working in conjunction with the driver and any other passenger assistants in the vehicle. Ensuring that all equipment, such as wheelchairs, are carefully stowed and secured when in transit. Working collaboratively and convey messages between the school and the pupil's parents about their health and wellbeing.

Rewards and Benefits


Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.



For a full list, please visit our

Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information


The reference number for this role is

EIE01303

.



For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please visit our featured School transport jobs site. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

or call

03302 225800.

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To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.



We will review applications on a rolling basis therefore, you will be contacted within 2 weeks of your application.



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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years of satisfactory references and health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our

application help

page.



LOCATION

Bognor Regis area

CONTRACT TYPE

Casual

JOB TYPE

School Transport

CLOSING DATE

05 November 2025