Term-Time School Crossing Patrol Officer

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting School Crossing Patrol Officers to support PE and safety at school crossings across Essex. Roles are permanent, term-time, with 7.5 hours per week, approximately 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the afternoon, during 39 weeks of the academic year. Uniform, equipment and training are provided.

Locations include Chelmsford and other Essex schools. Pay is £13.46 per hour with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity in line with ECC policies.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable, with good public engagement.

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.

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting School Crossing Patrol Officers to support PE and safety at school crossings across Essex. Roles are permanent, term-time, with 7.5 hours per week, approximately 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the afternoon, during 39 weeks of the academic year. Uniform, equipment and training are provided.

Locations include Chelmsford and other Essex schools. Pay is £13.46 per hour with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity in line with ECC policies.