Apprenticeship · Level 3
Apprentice School Travel Assistant
Southampton City Council£25,614
Southampton
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake administrative tasks to support school travel services.
- Earn £25,614 per year while working 37 hours per week.
- Gain a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification over 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-11.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will involve carrying out administrative activities to support the provision of safe, efficient, and effective school travel services for children and young persons aged 5-25. You will ensure high customer service standards are maintained, with key responsibility for a designated area of the City.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily/weekly attendance records, including off-the-job trackers.
- Gather evidence as instructed by the training provider to compile a portfolio for End Point Assessment.
- Attend meetings and/or training as set out by the training provider.
- Support travel planning and daily operational activities to deliver effective travel arrangements.
- Raise purchase orders in the most cost-effective manner.
- Contribute to continuous route optimisation in line with agreed policies and procedures.
- Provide support to junior staff.
What Happens Next
Although a permanent job cannot be guaranteed, the council will support you to apply for other roles within the council and help prepare you for a wider job search with support from the Employment Skills team.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications Required
- GCSE English (grade 4) - essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £25,614 a year
- Working week: Full time, Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed)
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2027-01-04
- Closing date: 2026-11-11
- Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)
- Training provider: FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED