Term-Time School Crossing Safety Officer

Essex County Counci; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training provided

Holiday pay

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Stanway Primary School in Colchester to help children cross safely during morning and afternoon sessions.

This term-time role is permanent and based at the Stanway site, with 7.5 hours per week (45 minutes mornings and 45 minutes afternoons across 39 weeks). Uniform, equipment and training are provided to support your duties and ensure pedestrians' safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 seeking a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Stanway Primary School in Colchester to help children cross safely during morning and afternoon sessions.

This term-time role is permanent and based at the Stanway site, with 7.5 hours per week (45 minutes mornings and 45 minutes afternoons across 39 weeks). Uniform, equipment and training are provided to support your duties and ensure pedestrians' safety.