School Crossing Patrol

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on Samsung, Argos, Wickes, T

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts

Job summary

West Sussex County Council seeks a part-time Crossing Site Assistant to help children and pedestrians cross safely at designated sites in Chichester. The role requires clear communication, vigilance, and the ability to stop traffic in varied conditions, with a duty to promote a friendly, professional service.

DBS check and health clearance will apply. Salary is £13.28 per hour, with term-time only hours (7.91 per week) at Drayton Depot, serving Jessie Younghusband and Parklands School crossing

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out procedures for safely stopping traffic.
• Good oral communication with children and colleagues, and other adults.
• Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, including weather effects.
• Ability to remain calm when challenged by drivers or pedestrians.
• Basic literacy and numeracy to follow detailed written instructions and record information.

Responsibilities

• Understand and carry out procedures for safely stopping traffic.
• Communicate clearly with children and colleagues during crossings.
• Accurately assess stopping times and respond to changing conditions.
• Remain calm under pressure while interacting with drivers and pedestrians.
• Follow written instructions and record necessary information as part of the role.
• Familiarity with the Highway Code and its applications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Traffic stopping awareness

Good perception

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

As part of our team, you will provide a valuable and reliable service to children and other pedestrians at a designated Crossing Site by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school. We're looking for people with great communications skills, excellent perception skills to enable you to safely stop traffic and with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our communities value a friendly face but also require a professional service too.

The reference number for this role is 126.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment (please note all employment/gaps will need to be covered by a reference) and a health check. Equity, inclusion, accessibility and diversity is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all cultures, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds and lived experiences, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

About us

At West Sussex County Council (WSCC), we're proud to serve a county full of opportunity, diversity, and natural beauty-from vibrant towns to rural communities and coastal areas. We provide vital public services that support the lives and wellbeing of over 850,000 residents, including education, social care, transport, fire and rescue, public health, environmental services, and many more. We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. What we do changes lives, whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, your work will have a meaningful impact to the residents of West Sussex. We promote flexible working, invest in learning and development, and foster a culture of respect, innovation, and collaboration. Joining WSCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization where your contributions help shape a better, fairer future for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand and carry out the procedures for safely stopping traffic.
• Good oral communication skills to be able to deal effectively with both children and colleagues, and other adults where necessary.
• Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, in particular the effect that adverse weather conditions have on these.
• Ability to remain calm when put under pressure by drivers or pedestrians.
• A basic level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to follow detailed written instructions and procedures and record necessary information as part of your role.
• To be familiar with the relevant sections of the Highway Code and its applications.
• Experience of working with children and providing a service to others is desirable.

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) staff 130 Crossing Sites within West Sussex, which is operated by the Transport Provision Team, as part of the Highways, Transport & Planning Department of West Sussex County Council.

Salary: £13.28 per hour, which equates to £4,721 per annum pro rata

Working Pattern: Part time - 7.91 hours per week with some flexibility around exact hours.

Work Location: Your base location is Drayton Depot however you will be assigned to serving Jessie Younghusband and Parklands School by working at a crossing site located at St Paul's Road and Sherbourne Road, Chichester.

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only - We are looking for someone to support these specific schools and the hours will initially be 8.10am-8.55am and 14.40pm to 15.50pm. (flexible working hours available, to be agreed with successful candidate)

What is term time only working? A term time only contract is for our staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.