Job Introduction
Are you passionate about helping young people gain confidence and independence?
Do you have experience of working with SEN Children and young people?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Lincolnshire County Council is looking to recruit a full-time (37 hours) Independent Travel Training trainer to join our amazing Transport Services department and help play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children in Lincolnshire.
In this rewarding role, you’ll work one-to-one with young people, planning safe travel routes, delivering bespoke training, and supporting them to travel independently to school or college, and delivering classroom sessions teaching SEND students the importance of road safety.
About the role
You will be joining a highly motivated team, which is committed to achieving the visions set for Lincolnshire County Council.
As an ITT Trainer, you will report to the Travel Options Senior, and work with our SEN Children in developing their travel independence. This role involves assessing a person’s existing travel skills, creating personalised travel plans, and providing instruction to ensure they can navigate public transport and other travel methods confidently and safely.
In your training period you will work with existing members of the team to shadow them and will have the opportunity to obtain a formal Travel Training qualification.
Working days vary depending on who is being trained, what activities you have planned that day and the bus routes that are needed to get there.
You will be supported by a team of experienced travel trainers who you will work alongside to deliver this service. The team offer a broad range of knowledge of SEND children, safe walking routes and public transport. Team has regular catchups to ensure effective communication, share knowledge and share their experiences of the week.
Key Responsibilities of an Independent Travel Trainer:
Assessment:
Evaluate a person's existing travel skills, abilities, and needs.
Training:
Develop and deliver individualized training programs, often in the field, to help individuals gain confidence and competence in traveling independently.
Risk Assessment:
Conduct thorough risk assessments for each travel route to ensure safety and minimize potential hazards.
Route Planning:
Plan safe and accessible routes using various modes of transportation, including public transport.
Support:
Provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the training process, and continue to support individuals as they practice and improve their travel skills.
Communication:
Engage with parents, guardians, carers, and educational institutions to promote independent travel and ensure a shared understanding of the student's progress and needs.
Record Keeping:
Maintain detailed records of training sessions, assessments, and progress to track an student's journey towards independent travel.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience supporting young people with SEND, strong communication skills, and a person-centred approach. You’ll need a full driving licence and the ability to work flexibly across the Lincolnshire area, which will include early starts to support students to travel to their educational settings. In return, you’ll join a supportive team making a real difference in young lives - helping them build essential life skills and confidence for the future.
• You will have a proactive approach and willingness to build effective relationships with our ITT partners, Lincolnshire families, other departmental teams, and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• The environment is fast-paced and demanding. You will need to be a good communicator, well organised, have excellent written skills, be empathetic with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on 29/06/25 and interviews will take place WC 14/07/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Victoria Harrison via email victoria.harrison@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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