School Crossing Patrol Warden

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 8,400 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Full training provided

Paid monthly pro-rata

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is hiring a School Crossing Patrol Warden to assist children and families at school crossings. The role is part-time and term-time, with short morning and afternoon shifts, and requires outdoor work in all weather. Full training is provided, and no formal qualifications are needed.

Applicants must pass an Enhanced DBS check and speak clear English with the public. The post involves supporting local communities by helping pedestrians cross safely during school start and

Qualifications

• Friendly manner and good spoken communication.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Stays calm and professional if incidents occur.
• Able to see and hear traffic hazards.
• Accurate spoken English to advise members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Help children and families cross the road safely at school start and finish times.
• Hold a crossing sign to stop traffic at the patrol point for the full shift.
• Cover a designated patrol site for morning and afternoon shifts in term time.
• Speak with members of the public and give advice in spoken English.

Skills

Friendly communication

Reliability

Independence

Calm under pressure

Traffic awareness

English proficiency

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Warden role with Sheffield City Council, covering nine patrol sites near local schools across the city. Patrollers help children and families cross the road safely at the start and end of the school day, holding a crossing sign for the length of each shift. The post is part-time and term time only, with short morning and afternoon shifts, outdoor work in all weather, and full training given, so no qualifications are needed. Applicants must pass an Enhanced DBS check and speak clear English with the public.

What the job involves

• Help children and families cross the road safely at school start and finish times
• Hold a crossing sign to stop traffic at the patrol point for the full shift
• Cover a designated patrol site for morning and afternoon shifts in term time
• Speak with members of the public and give advice in spoken English

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly manner and good spoken communication
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Stays calm and professional if incidents occur
• Able to see and hear traffic hazards
• Accurate spoken English to advise members of the public

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Physically fit to stand and walk with a crossing sign for the whole shift
• Happy to work outdoors in all weather
• Willing to wear the provided uniform

What’s offered

• Full training provided, no qualifications needed
• Uniform provided
• Paid monthly throughout the year, pro-rata
• Part-time, term-time hours
• Chance to serve the local community
• Support for staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly