Position: Travel Trainer Salary: £26,731 - £31,476 per annum (pro rated for term time) Contract: Permanent Location: Sheffield Hours: 37 hours per week x 38 weeks per year The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the RoleDo you feel passionate about equipping young people with the tools they needed to access adult life? Are you a confident person who is experienced with public transport and dealing with the public? The travel trainer role is an exciting opportunity to work with students in the college specialist provision to equip them with the skills to access public transport.
Key Responsibilities - Promote independence, choice and control providing personal assessment, training and support planning to young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
- To identify and increase the potential for greater educational attainment and employment opportunities
- To prepare and develop individual travel plans for children and young people appropriate to their induvial needs
- To programme training and instructional sessions for children and young people and to deliver them, creating a positive learning environment in a range of occasionally challenging circumstances
Skills & KnowledgeWe strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:
- Experience of working with multi-agency Partners including students, parents, carers, the public and professionals
- Robust and adaptive communication strategies
- Ability to plan and prepare effective learning activities to promote access to public transport
- Confident in completing documentation to enable practical activities
Please note that any internal staff currently at risk will be considered in the first instance.What We Offer - Enhanced Pension Contribution
- Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
- A Supportive Environment - 2 Week December closure for all employees
- Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme
- Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
& Many More!Email: [email protected] We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next Steps: Closing Date: 1st July 2024 Interview Date: 11th July 2024 As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce."
Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.
We are an employer who is"committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures."
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