Social ServiceISCO 5311

School bus attendant

School bus attendants monitor the activities on schoolbuses to ensure and supervise the students' safety and good behaviour. They help children on and off the bus, support the driver and provide assistance in case of emergency.

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Rate 5 of the 8 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

cooperate with colleagues

apply conflict management

assist passengers

supervise children

passenger transport regulations

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (8)

health and safety measures in transportationhealth and safety measures in transportationThe body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.passenger transport regulationspassenger transport regulationsThe applicable conventions and regulations governing the provision of passenger transport services.cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.apply conflict managementapply conflict managementTake ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able...assist passengersassist passengersProvide help to people getting in and out of their car or any other transportation vehicle, by opening doors, provide physical support or hold belongings. Keep safety measures and procedures in mind.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.communicate with youthcommunicate with youthUse verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, p...supervise childrensupervise childrenKeep the children under supervision for a certain period of time, ensuring their safety at all times.
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road traffic lawsroad traffic lawsThe rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.common children's diseasescommon children's diseasesThe symptoms, characteristics, and treatment of diseases and disorders that often affect children, such as the measles, chickenpox, asthma, the mumps, and head lice.cooperate with education professionalscooperate with education professionalsCommunicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situationshelp to control passenger behaviour during emergency situationsKnow how to use life-saving equipment in emergency situations. Provide assistance if leakages, collisions or fires should occur, and support the evacuation of passengers. Know crisis and crowd managem...provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.escort students on a field tripescort students on a field tripAccompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.show consideration for student's situationshow consideration for student's situationTake students' personal backgrounds into consideration when teaching, showing empathy and respect.use communication devicesuse communication devicesOperate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.assist social service users with physical disabilitiesassist social service users with physical disabilitiesHelp service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, assisting in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipmentensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipmentEnsure that the vehicle is equipped with accessibility equipment such as passenger lift, seat belts, restraining harnesses, and wheelchair clamps or webbing straps.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a school bus attendant do?

School bus attendants monitor the activities on schoolbuses to ensure and supervise the students' safety and good behaviour. They help children on and off the bus, support the driver and provide assistance in case of emergency.

What skills does a school bus attendant need?

A school bus attendant needs 8 essential skills, including health and safety measures in transportation, passenger transport regulations, cooperate with colleagues, apply conflict management, assist passengers.

Will AI replace school bus attendant jobs?

The AI disruption score for school bus attendant is 17/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: road traffic laws, passenger transport regulations, use communication devices. Most resilient: help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations, provide first aid, assist social service users with physical disabilities.

Quick Facts

ISCO GroupPersonal care workers
Essential Skills8

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