School Crossing Patrol Warden, Aston Lodge Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time School Crossing Patrol warden for Aston Lodge Primary School in the Rotherham area. The role supports pupil safety by helping children cross Lodge Lane at the start and end of the school day; training is provided and DBS and medical checks are required before appointment.

Hours total about 6 hours 15 minutes per week during term time, with a permanent post in the Corporate Services framework of the council.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory medical assessment.
• Passion for community service.

Responsibilities

• Help children cross busy roads safely at start and end of the school day.
• Ensure children arrive at school safely and return home without worry.
• Manage traffic while children cross.
• Communicate effectively with children and drivers; engage with families to foster a welcoming school community.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring disposition

Outdoor work comfortable

Job description

This permanent post sits with Aston Lodge Primary School, within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Corporate Services directorate. The warden helps pupils cross busy roads on Lodge Lane at the start and end of the school day, keeping them safe on their journey to and from school. Sessions are brief, totalling about 6 hours 15 minutes a week across term time, and training is provided. Successful candidates need an enhanced DBS check and a medical assessment before appointment.

What the job involves

• Help children cross busy roads safely on Lodge Lane at the start and end of the school day
• Ensure children arrive at school safely and get home without worry
• Manage traffic while children cross
• Communicate effectively with children and drivers
• Engage with families and help create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for the school community

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiastic and responsible approach
• Caring disposition
• Comfortable working outdoors

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory medical assessment

Other

• Passion for community service
• Supporting statement addressing the shortlisting criteria in the job profile

What’s offered

• Training provided to manage traffic and communicate with children and drivers