School Crossing Patrol

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 26 days + bankhol

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working where possible

Professional learning and development

Full training provided

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council invites applications for School Crossing Patrol roles across multiple primary and middle schools in the county. You will assist families at designated crossing points during school travel times, with shifts aligned to drop-off and pick-up windows in term time. A DBS check is required.

The role offers 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), a Local Government Pension Scheme, and full training. Hybrid working is possible where suitable.

Qualifications

• Good punctuality is essential.
• Clear communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Escort families across the road at a designated crossing point on their journey to and from school.
• Cover the duty times set for the assigned school site, morning and afternoon.

Skills

Good punctuality

Good communication

Job description

The Road Safety Education team in Worcestershire County Council's Highways & Transport Ops is recruiting School Crossing Patrols for several primary and middle schools across the county. The work is to escort families across the road at a designated crossing point on their way to and from school. Shifts run at drop-off and pick-up times in term, with a relief post also advertised for cover. Appointment is conditional on a satisfactory criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What the job involves

• Escort families across the road at a designated crossing point on their journey to and from school
• Cover the duty times set for the assigned school site, morning and afternoon

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Good punctuality
• Good communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including cautions, reprimands, warnings and convictions

Other

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers
• Availability at school drop-off and pick-up times during term time

What's offered

• 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, pro rata for part-time staff
• Holiday matching up to 31 days if joining without a break from a job with more holiday
• Local Government Pension Scheme, a career average scheme
• Professional learning and development, including progression within the council
• Hybrid working where possible
• Full training provided for the role