School Crossing Patrol Geneva Road/Burnside Road

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is looking for a School Crossing Patrol Attendant to ensure the safe passage of children across roads at Geneva Road/Burnside Road during term time. The role involves directing traffic and operating during school hours. Benefits include access to a pension scheme, generous parental leave, and various employee discounts. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to child safety. This is a part-time role requiring work Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure safe passage of school children across roads.
• Good communication skills to direct traffic and assist children.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct traffic at crossing areas.
• Ensure the safety of school children during school hours.

Skills

Traffic control

Communication

Job description

Hours and Pay

Salary £4,670 per annum Salary Band Up to £10,000 Post Type Term-time only (Permanent) Hours Per Week Part time - term time

Job and Application details

Categories Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Directorate N/A Published Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date 21/12/2025

Would you like to help your local community and get paid at the same time? If so, we are currently recruiting for School Crossing Patrol Attendant to work Geneva Road/Burnside Road crossing.

The duties of the post involve the safe passage of school children across roads to and from school, controlling and directing the traffic at crossing areas. Term-time only and hours are 8:00 - 9:00 and 15:10 - 15.45 Monday to Friday (7.9 hrs per week).

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact the Liz Hart, Road Safety Officer, on 01325 406696.

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