School Crossing Patrol Officer- Galleywood Infants & St Michael’s Junior, Barnard Road, Galleywood

Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chelmsford seeks a reliable School Crossing Patrol Officer to ensure the safety of children crossing the road. This part-time role requires constant public engagement and safety oversight during school hours, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. All training and uniforms will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community-based role is beneficial.
• Ability to interact well with the public.
• Understanding of safety protocols for pedestrian crossings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety for pedestrians crossing the road.
• Maintain contact with the local schools.
• Assess risks associated with the crossing site.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer – Galleywood Infants & St Michael’s Junior, Barnard Road, Galleywood

Permanent, Term Time – approximately 6.66 hours per week. Holiday pay element included. Hours: 08:30‑09:05 (morning) and 14:45‑15:30 (afternoon) during 39 weeks of the academic year.

Pay: £13.00 per hour.

Location: Chelmsford.

Working Style: Community‑based worker.

About The Role

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, reliable and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with the public.

Uniform, equipment and training will be provided.

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 to identify any problems; report problems and defects to supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on accidents, 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 are requested when needed.
• Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensure that traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interview all disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme who meet the minimum requirements. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please speak to our recruiters.

Additional Information

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC), should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring it is maintained.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.