Independent Travel Trainer

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential.

We currently have a full time, permanent. job opportunity for a Travel Trainer to join our dedicated team,

As a Travel Trainer you will play a vital part in enabling young people (up to age 25), with special educational needs to become independent travellers on route to and from school and will develop positive working relationships with families to promote the importance and benefits of independent travel.

You will have:

• A degree level qualification or the ability to demonstrate through experience, the necessary knowledge to carry out the full range of duties.
• Experience of working with adults, young people or children with special educational needs.
• An understanding of the difficulties parents/carers face when supporting independent travel.
• A flexible approach to working hours, with the ability to travel across the Borough and work from a variety of locations, including early/late starts, to support young people and adults into education/employment.

In return we offer you the opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team, who share your commitment and passion in making a positive contribution to the lives of individuals with additional needs. Working for Solihull we also offer

• A range of flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
• A flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Katrina Carroll, Independent Travel Team Lead, on or at or Georgia Fussell, Travel Options Assessment Officer at

Closing date: 25th August 2025

Interviews: 9th September 2025

Please note we will not accept CVs for this role.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required .

This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: DBS Enhanced Adults & Childrens.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification