School Crossing Patrol Officer – Hawkwell – Westerings Primary

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

Job summary

A local authority in Hawkwell seeks a reliable School Crossing Patrol Officer responsible for ensuring children's safety at crossings during morning and afternoon school hours. The role requires commitment for 7.5 hours per week, providing uniform and training. Ideal candidates will be punctual, approachable, and able to assist pedestrians, including those with disabilities. Apply for this fulfilling community-based position to help make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training provided

Holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Available to work during 39 weeks of the academic year for specified hours.
• Ability to consider the needs of people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Attend school crossings at specified times to ensure safety.
• Assess risks at the crossing site and report problems.
• Give clear signals to drivers and stop traffic as necessary.

Skills

Punctual and reliable

Approachable

Engaging with the public

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer – Hawkwell – Westerings Primary

Permanent, Term Time

About The Role

£13.00 per hour
Location: Hawkwell
Working Style: Community‑based worker

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.

Position is for 7.5 hours per week approximately, with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for 45 minutes between 08:00 – 09:00 in the morning and 45 minutes between 14:45 – 15:45 in the afternoon approximately, depending on individual site requirements. Uniform, equipment and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend school crossings at specified times to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
• Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility‑impaired people.
• Maintain regular contact with schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Regularly assess risks at the crossing site and 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 all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and request replacements when needed.
• Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensuring that traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council is committed to delivering high‑quality public service across a large area, providing opportunities for career development and community engagement.

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

Should the role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service and keep your certificate up to date. For further information, please visit DBS update service.

For enquiries about this role, email [e-mail].