School Crossing Patrol

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time schedule

Short daily hours

Free enhanced DBS check

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council in East Ayton is seeking a dedicated School Crossing Patrol officer to help keep children and adults safe on daily journeys. Duty times are Monday–Friday, 8.20am–9:00am and 15.10–15.45 (5 hours 50 minutes per week).

You will stop traffic with the STOP sign and perform pre-duty safety checks. We offer term-time schedules with short daily hours, comprehensive training, a local government pension, salary sacrifice schemes, and health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• If you are community minded and have excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
• New recruits receive comprehensive training so you can feel confident, prepared, and safe in this vital role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe road crossing for children and pedestrians during patrol times
• Stop traffic using the official ‘STOP’ sign
• Conduct pre-duty health and safety checks of the crossing site
• Report any hazards, equipment issues, or site concerns to the Patrol Officer
• Wear and maintain approved uniform and equipment

Job description

Do you have half an hour to spare in the morning or afternoon?Are you the kind of person who naturally looks out for others and loves working as part of a community?

We are currently looking for a dedicated School Crossing Patrol officer in East Ayton who wants to make a real difference to their local community.

The Role

Our school crossing patrols keep children and adults safe on their daily school journeys, providing a vital service to the local community.

Duty times: Monday–Friday8.20am – 9 am and 15.10 – 15.45(5 hours 50 minutes per week)

Your duties will include:

• Ensure safe road crossing for children and pedestrians during patrol times
• Stop traffic using the official ‘STOP’ sign
• Conduct pre-duty health and safety checks of the crossing site
• Report any hazards, equipment issues, or site concerns to the Patrol Officer
• Wear and maintain approved uniform and equipment

What can we offer you?

• Term time only schedule – time off during school holidays
• Short daily hours – typically 30 minutes in the morning and/or afternoon
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

New recruits receive comprehensive training so you can feel confident, prepared, and safe in this vital role.

What you will bring

If you are community minded and have excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

Key dates:

Closing date: 13/9/26

Location of interview: East Ayton

Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.

Key Documents:

Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £13.28 – £13.92 per hour

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer