Independent Travel Trainer SEND - Sutton, SW London

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Independent Travel Trainer SEND

Home/community based in the London borough of Sutton with occasional visits to office in Kingston.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Independent Travel Trainer to train young people and adults with additional needs to learn to travel independently using public transport, cycling or walking across the London borough of Sutton and into neighbouring boroughs. This role would suit someone looking to work AM & PM hours, training SEND children to travel independently on the morning and afternoon school run.

The Independent Travel Training programme is a valued part of the SEND travel assistance offer. The benefits of travel training go far beyond the remit of transportation, as the positive impacts are far reaching and lifelong. The role involves flexible working with some early morning starts and occasional evenings. You will develop and deliver tailored travel plans promoting safety and wellbeing at the forefront. We are looking to recruit a full time travel trainer to be part of our friendly, supportive team. We welcome people with transferable skills who can demonstrate the capacity to relate to and support young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Job Purpose:

To provide support and training for children with special educational needs to enable them to travel more independently to and from school or college, while ensuring their safety and wellbeing during their training.

The post holder will have a firm understanding of the pupil’s specific needs and the impact that Travel Assistance can have on their education and assist in working towards independence in line with their EHCP. The post holder will work closely with those with travel responsibilities in schools, the Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS), and other services, as relevant.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• To cooperate with key stakeholders to deliver the ITT service in partnership with the schools, colleges and families. To promote the Travel Training programme to local schools and colleges with the SEND Manager and CEO, raising awareness and creating a positive perception of this opportunity.

· Working in partnership with Transport for London (TFL)

• To assess the needs of prospective trainees. This may involve consulting with any relevant parent/carers and support workers, before deciding upon the most appropriate person-centred travel training plan.
• To work with parents/carers to implement the travel training programme.
• To keep detailed and accurate records of the service provided.
• Write full reports which detail student progress and future recommendations. To provide and promote a culture of safe practice and support.
• Celebrate and promote the success stories and encourage further sessions for pupils that may need more encouragement to bring out their confidence.
• To comply with relevant Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct and policies concerning data protection and health and safety.
• To adhere to security controls and requirements as mandated by policies, procedures and local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability and legal compliance of information and systems.
• To promote equality, diversity protocol/policy and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected.
• To understand both Councils duties and responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people adults as they apply to the role within the council.

Additional benefits

· Laptop and mobile phone provided

· Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

· Travel expenses provided

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• SEND: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TravTrainer