Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children and ensuring their safety? We are looking for a responsible and caring individual to join our friendly team as a Bus Chaperone. There may be opportunities for the postholder to work additional flexible hours on an ad hoc basis, subject to business needs.

and Person Specification

Job title

School Bus Chaperone

Employment Status

Permanent Part-time

Working Pattern

8.75 hours per week/36 weeks per year

3.15pm to 5pm Monday to Friday term time only

Annual Salary

33,776 (A28 - hourly rate 17.56)

Actual Annual Salary

6,278 including the equivalent of 4.87 weeks holiday per year

King Edward's School (KES) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

Responsible to

The Headteacher of the Pre-Prep and Nursery School and the Bursar & Chief Operating Officer, who has overall responsibility for support staff.

Responsible for

The School Bus Chaperone ensures the safety and well-being of young children during their bus journey from school. This role involves supervising children, assisting with boarding and disembarking and putting seat belts on the children. Maintaining a safe and orderly environment on the bus.

This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and positive experience for young children during their end of day commute.

Main responsibilities:

Supervision:

Monitoring and supervising children during bus rides to ensure their safety and well-being.

Assistance:

Helping children board and disembark the bus safely, supporting children putting on their seat belts. Ensuring the younger Pre-Prep and Nursery children are passed to their parent/carer on arrival.

Attendance:

Registering children before they board the bus, ensuring all scheduled passengers are present.

Behaviour Management:

Maintaining high standards of behaviour on the bus, addressing any issues in accordance with school policies.

Safety Compliance:

Ensuring children wear seatbelts and follow safety protocols during the journey.

Communication:

Reporting any concerns or incidents to the Headteacher and communicating with parents if necessary.

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergencies and providing first aid if required.

Medical Assistance:

Ensuring the medical needs of the children are met including management of epi pens and inhalers.
The above list is not exhaustive but summarises the key roles to be performed. A willingness to respond supportively to changing circumstances or the changing needs of the School is part of working in a school environment and is expected of the postholder.

Pension Scheme

If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward's School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer's contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.

DBS Clearance

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment

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Safeguarding

All staff are in a position of trust and have a duty to keep children and young people safe and to protect them from neglect and physical and emotional harm. This duty is in part exercised through the development of respectful, caring and professional relationships between staff, children, and young people. Staff are expected to be familiar with the local child protection arrangements and understand their responsibilities to safeguard and protect children and young people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Paediatric first aid certification

Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience of working with children

Personal Qualities

Demonstrate good verbal communication abilities, ensuring clarity and effective exchange of information with children and colleagues.

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with both children and colleagues.

Ability to resolve conflict, confidence in identifying and resolving issues,

A compassionate and patient approach, showing empathy and understanding, particularly in challenging or stressful situations.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.56 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person