School Crossing Patrol Officer – Kings Ford County Infant and Junior, Colchester

Essex County Counci; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council as a School Crossing Patrol Officer in Colchester. This part-time role involves ensuring children's safety while crossing roads during school hours. Flexible working arrangements and training provided. Ideal for reliable individuals who enjoy public engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for unpaid carers

Uniform and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must be available during school hours for 39 weeks.
• Experience with disabled pedestrians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children to cross the road safely.
• Maintain contact with schools served by the crossing.
• Assess risks at the crossing and report issues.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public Engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Kings Ford County Infant and Junior, Colchester

Permanent, Part Time

£13.00 per hour

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Join Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team at Kings Ford County Infant & Junior School, Colchester, and support your local community.

This role involves assisting children to cross the road safely in the morning and afternoon, ensuring pedestrian safety around the school and nearby areas.

We seek a punctual, reliable, approachable individual who enjoys engaging with the public.

This position is approximately 7.5 hours per week, with holiday pay included. You must be available during the 39 weeks of the school year, working about 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and 45 minutes in the afternoon (14:45 - 15:45), depending on site needs. Uniform, equipment, and training are provided.

Responsibilities include:

• Considering the needs of disabled pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments.
• Maintaining contact with the schools served by the crossing.
• Assessing risks at the crossing and reporting issues to your supervisor.
• Assisting in reporting accidents and incidents at the crossing.
• Maintaining your uniform and equipment in good condition and requesting replacements when needed.
• Giving clear signals to drivers to stop traffic when pedestrians are crossing, ensuring the road is clear before resuming traffic.

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Why Essex?

Essex is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic local authorities, covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. We focus on transformational change, delivering quality services efficiently. Recognized for productivity, we value everyone in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, Essex is an excellent place to develop your career or contribute to the community.

In February 2025, Greater Essex joined the Government’s devolution program, working towards a Mayoral Combined County Authority by 2026. Learn more about devolution and local government reorganization (LGR) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing disabled applicants who meet minimum job requirements through our Job Interview Scheme. Please contact our recruiters for reasonable adjustments. We also prioritize veterans and care leavers meeting minimum role requirements.

Employees benefit from various perks, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements.

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