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Apprentice School Travel Assistant

Southampton City Council · Hampshire · posted 26 October 2026

Wage
£25,614 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
11 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • To complete daily / weekly attendance records including off-the-job trackers
  • To gather evidence as instructed by the training provider in order to compile a portfolio for End Point Assessment
  • To attend meetings and/or training as set out by the training provider at the start of the apprenticeship
  • Carry out administrative activities to support the provision of safe, efficient, and effective school travel services for children and young persons from 5 25 years of age, ensuring high customer service standards are maintained, with key responsibility for a designated area of the City

Support activities for the travel planning and daily operational activities to deliver effective travel arrangements, including raising purchase orders, in the most cost-effective manner, including continuous route optimisation, in line with agreed policies and procedures and provide support to junior staff.

Where it leads

Although we can’t guarantee you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship, we will support you to apply for other roles within the council, and help make sure you are ready for a wider job search with support from our Employment Skills team.

About Southampton City Council

Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our customers. Southampton City Council are responsible for providing a number of services to the residents of Southampton including waste, housing, benefits, libraries, community support, marriages etc. and our aim is to give our customers the best service possible.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Civic Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7LY

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