School Crossing Patrol Officer - Kings Ford County, Colchester

Medirest Signature; Colchester; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Kings Ford County Infant & Junior School in Colchester. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety of children crossing the road during school hours, with responsibilities including risk assessment and public engagement. Uniform, equipment, and training are provided, making it a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community safety.

Qualifications

• Punctual, reliable, and approachable individuals.
• Enjoy engaging with the public.

Responsibilities

• Support children crossing the road safely.
• Assess risks at the crossing site and report issues.
• Maintain uniform and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public Engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Kings Ford County Infant and Junior, Colchester

Permanent, Part Time

£13.00 per hour

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Join Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Kings Ford County Infant & Junior School, Colchester.

Support children crossing the road in the morning and afternoon, ensuring pedestrian safety around the school and nearby areas.

We seek punctual, reliable, approachable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

This role involves approximately 7.5 hours per week, during the 39-week academic year, working 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and 45 minutes in the afternoon (14:45 - 15:45), depending on site needs. Uniform, equipment, and training are provided.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the needs of people with disabilities, especially those with mobility impairments.
• Maintaining contact with schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Assessing risks at the crossing site, reporting issues to supervisors.
• Assisting in preparing reports on accidents and incidents at the crossing.
• Maintaining uniform and equipment in good condition, requesting replacements when needed.
• Giving clear signals to drivers to stop traffic and ensuring pedestrians cross safely.

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