School Sustainable Travel Assistant

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Job details

Job reference VAC008646 Date posted 31/07/2026 Application closing date 10/08/2026 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG6: £25,989 (13.47 per hour) pro-rata Package Blank Contractual hours 0 Basis Variable Hours Job category/type Blank Attachments Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf

based at 100 Temple Street, Bristol and working at Bristol schools (and from home where appropriate).

Casual vacancy - working mainly term time.

An opportunity has arisen within the City Transport service to work in the Schools Active Travel Team which aims to increase walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to and from school. This will increase physical activity, improve air quality and encourage healthy lifestyles in the city.

You will be working in both primary and secondary schools to deliver a variety of active travel themed sessions and assemblies across the city, currently as part of the Modeshift STARS scheme, as well as supporting the School Streets programme.

Most work will be school based in primary schools with children aged 4-11, during term time and within, before and after school hours. Sessions may be run in the classroom or outdoors in the wider school grounds.

You would be working closely with the School Active Travel Officers to deliver this work, and the post would suit someone who's passionate about sustainable modes of travel and who likes working with children.

We are looking for an individual that is ideally available to work set days each week during term times pending discussion around availability.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Virtual interviews are provisionally planned to be held w/c 17/08/2026.

If you have any questions about the role, including the working arrangements/hours please do not hesitate to contact Bryony Brooks on or email

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