School Crossing Patrol

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Discounts for local services

Discounted gym/sports memberships

Commuting and business travel savings

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking dedicated crossing patrol staff to help children and pedestrians cross safely near schools. You will stand for extended periods, operate the lollipop sign, and stop traffic under adverse weather, maintaining calm and clear communication.

Part-time, term-time only, 10 hours per week, based at Hop Oast Depot and Lindfield Primary Academy. Permanent contract with pro rata salary of £13.28 per hour. Full benefits and inclusive recruitment schemes.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral communication to interact with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to understand procedures for safely stopping traffic and controlling pedestrians.
• Good perception of stopping times and weather impact on traffic.
• Remain calm when challenged by drivers or pedestrians.
• Basic literacy and numeracy to follow instructions and record information.
• Familiarity with Highway Code and its applications.
• Desirable experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe crossing assistance at a designated crossing site.
• Stand for extended periods while holding the lollipop pole in all weather.
• Stop traffic to allow safe passage of pedestrians and children.

Skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Perception and traffic stopping

Teamwork with colleagues

Literacy and numeracy

Knowledge of Highway Code

Experience with children

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.

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.

Providing 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. You will be required to stand for extended periods, holding the 'lollipop' pole in all weather conditions, to ensure the safe passage of children and adults to their intended destination. This will entail stopping cars. Some of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:

• 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 £5,964 per annum pro rata

Working Pattern: Part time - 10 hours per week

Work Location: Your base location is Hop Oast Depot (near Horsham) however, you will be assigned to Lindfield Primary Academy in Lindfield.

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below 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.