Relief Pupil Guides

Looking for a flexible role that can fit around your normal day? You could make a big difference tothe children of Birmingham. We’re looking for caring, patient and reliable people to become ReliefPupil Guides.

Available between 7-10 am and 2.30-5.30 pm, you’ll look after children with special educationalneeds while travelling to and from primary, secondary and special schools. The needs of thechildren cover a wide range of medical and behavioural conditions. You’ll act as a vital link toparents on their child’s health, wellbeing, welfare and education.

You’ll initially cover sickness, leave of absence, extra district routes or guide a newly arrangedroute. So you may only be working a morning, a day or a few weeks at a time. Ideal if you needmore of a work/life balance. Even better, you’ll usually be placed at a school in the area where youlive.

Who we’re looking for

Sensitive to the needs of our most vulnerable young people, you’ll ideally be a good communicator,used to working with young people with special needs. We’re committed to ensuring the bestpossible care, so we’ll help you settle in with full training before you start.

“Birmingham City Council is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

The Escort Liaison Section require that all guides have two suitable references, are medicallycleared and have an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure before undertaking anyduties as a pupil guide.

For informal enquiries only, please call the Escort Liaison Section: 0121 303 6595 (South Area)0121 303 3220 (North Area). Please note, you will not be able to request an application formon these numbers.

Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants. All non UKand Non EU applicants are required to apply for a certificate of sponsorship fromBirmingham City Council and must be approved by the UKBA before any employment offercan be confirmed.

A Criminal Record Bureau Check will be undertaken

Closing Date: 17th August 2012