Independent Travel Trainer

Vac Description

Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Independent Travel Trainer to join our highly effective and committed Travel Training Team. This role will work in a holistic way to travel train young people with additional needs, alongside a variety of Cognus colleagues and professionals across the London Borough of Sutton, as well as children, young people and families.

We are looking for an individual who is experienced in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), building effective relationships and supporting independence. You will need to have high levels of motivation, be patient, reliable, safety focused and have the ability to deliver effective and impactful Independent Travel Training (ITT) to children and young people aged 11-25, helping them travel safely on public transport, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

You will:

Deliver 1:1 travel training using recognised ITT methods

Assess learners’ suitability and plan personalised training programmes

Carry out route planning and risk assessments

Work closely with families, schools and SEND teams

Record outcomes, support service coordination and promote the service locally

Full training, including ITT Level 2, will be provided if required.

You must be confident using public transport, able to work independently in the community, and committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives while helping shape a new service, we’d love to hear from you.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

i) Starting salary of £ 28,275.30 per annum
ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
iv) Regular manager support and supervision
v) Hybrid and flexible working
vi) Staff benefits package; currently including Employee Assistance Programme, life insurance, employee benefits platform and (upon completion of probation) health care [Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.]
vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability.

The deadline for receipt is 5pm Friday 22nd May. Candidates are requested to be available for interview week commencing 1st June.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Maddie Cordani, Senior Assisted Travel Officer at maddie.cordani@cognus.org.uk

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate

Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Independent Travel Trainer to join our highly effective and committed Travel Training Team. This role will work in a holistic way to travel train young people with additional needs, alongside a variety of Cognus colleagues and professionals across the London Borough of Sutton, as well as children, young people and families.

We are looking for an individual who is experienced in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), building effective relationships and supporting independence. You will need to have high levels of motivation, be patient, reliable, safety focused and have the ability to deliver effective and impactful Independent Travel Training (ITT) to children and young people aged 11-25, helping them travel safely on public transport, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

You will:

Deliver 1:1 travel training using recognised ITT methods

Assess learners’ suitability and plan personalised training programmes

Carry out route planning and risk assessments

Work closely with families, schools and SEND teams

Record outcomes, support service coordination and promote the service locally

Full training, including ITT Level 2, will be provided if required.

You must be confident using public transport, able to work independently in the community, and committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives while helping shape a new service, we’d love to hear from you.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

i) Starting salary of £ 28,275.30 per annum
ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
iv) Regular manager support and supervision
v) Hybrid and flexible working
vi) Staff benefits package; currently including Employee Assistance Programme, life insurance, employee benefits platform and (upon completion of probation) health care [Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.]
vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability.

The deadline for receipt is 5pm Friday 22nd May. Candidates are requested to be available for interview week commencing 1st June.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Maddie Cordani, Senior Assisted Travel Officer at maddie.cordani@cognus.org.uk

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.