School Crossing Patrol Officer – Kingston Primary School

Essex County Council; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council seeks a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Kingston Primary School in Benfleet. The role involves ensuring the safety of pedestrians during school times. You will work approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes per week during term time, with training and uniform provided. Ideal candidates are punctual, reliable, and enjoy engaging with the public. This position supports community safety while offering flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from school.
• Maintain contact with schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Assess risks associated with the crossing site.
• Prepare reports on accidents and incidents at the crossing.
• Maintain uniform and equipment in good condition.
• Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public engagement

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25.08.2025

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09.10.2025

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School Crossing Patrol Officer - Kingston Primary School

Permanent,Term Time

£13.00 per hour

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STOP! Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Kingston Primary School -Kenneth Road entrance, Thundersley.

Support schools once in the morning and once in the afternoon, ensuring the safety of all pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and its surrounding locations.

We are looking for a punctual and reliable individual, who is approachable and enjoys engaging with the public.

Thisposition is for6hrs 15mins per weekapproximately, with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, between 08:00 - 09:00 in the morning and 14:45 - 15:45 in the afternoon approximately, depending on individual site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• To have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
• Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site in order to identify any problems. Report problems and defects to supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on accidents and failure to stop incidents and other incidents occurring at the crossing site.
• Ensure that all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and replacements requested when needed.
• Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensuring that the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.

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We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. As part of our team, we kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, not only during the recruitment process but also throughout your time with us. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.