School Crossing Patrol Officer - St John's Green Primary School

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at St John's Green Primary School, Colchester. This part-time role involves ensuring pedestrian safety during school hours, requiring punctuality and public engagement. Uniform and training provided, with a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training provided

Holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Punctual, reliable, and approachable individuals.
• Enjoy engaging with the public.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the road.
• Assess risks at the crossing site and report issues.
• Signal to drivers to stop traffic for safe crossings.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public Engagement

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School Crossing Patrol Officer - St John's Green Primary School, Colchester

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Client:

Essex County Council

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

School Crossing Patrol Officer - St John's Green Primary School, 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 as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at St John's Green Primary School, Colchester.

Support schools in the morning and afternoon, ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and surrounding areas.

We seek punctual, reliable, approachable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

This position involves approximately 7.5 hours per week, including holiday pay. Availability during the 39-week academic year is required, for about 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and afternoon (14:45 - 15:45), depending on site needs. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility-impaired pedestrians at the crossing.
• Maintain contact with schools attended by crossing users.
• Assess risks at the crossing site regularly, report issues to supervisor.
• Assist in preparing reports on accidents and incidents at the crossing.
• Maintain uniform and equipment in good condition, request replacements as needed.
• Signal clearly to drivers when stopping traffic, ensuring pedestrians cross safely.

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Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic public service environment, covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. We focus on innovation, flexible working, and career development. Recognized for productivity, we value everyone in Everyone's Essex. In 2025, Essex joined the Government's devolution program to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by 2026. Learn more about devolution and local government reorganization on our careers site.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing disabled applicants and veterans who meet minimum job requirements, with reasonable adjustments available. Once employed, you'll enjoy benefits like support for unpaid carers and flexible working.

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