SEND Independent Travel Trainer

• Are you passionate about helping young people transition to independence, specifically through SEN Transport?
• Do you have experience of working with children who have special educational needs?
• Do you have experience or would like to train as a travel trainer for SEN Children and young people?
• Are you looking to make a difference to young people’s lives?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to recruit an Independent Travel Training Trainer to join our amazing SEND Transport Team and help play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in Wokingham!

About the service
This is an excellent opportunity to join our new and expanding SEND Transport Team as our in-house Independent Travel Training (ITT) Trainer and help make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

About the role
As the ITT Trainer, you will work with our SEN Children in developing their travel independence. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in working with Children with SEN needs and preferably experience in independent travel training. However, full training will be provided. This is initially a 12 months fixed term contract working 20 hours per week. 

Key purpose of job

• To deliver Independent Travel Training by providing appropriate road safety and bus/train awareness training and support for children and young people with special needs.
• To work with the SEND transport officers to embed Independent Travel Training, ensuring training is considered within transport applications, EHCP assessments and annual reviews.
• Act as an independence champion for children and young people, giving time and expertise to undertake meaningful conversations with children and families, colleagues, and partners to promote the benefits of independent travel training.

Anticipated outcomes of post

• Children and young people travel independently and with confidence, so they can get to school or college and for social and leisure activities.
• Children and Young People are prepared for safer and more confident engagement with the community by becoming more independent.
• Parents and carers are reassured that their child is being supported to become more independent.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th November 2024

Interview date: Week beginning 25th November 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Imalka Slaughter (SEND Transport Officer - ITT Lead) imalka.slaughter@wokingham.gov.uk or Zoe Storey (school admissions & home to school transport manager) zoe.storey@wokingham.gov.uk 

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to the Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.