School Crossing Patrol Officer – Kingston Primary School

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

Job summary

A Local Authority in Benfleet seeks a School Crossing Patrol Officer to ensure the safety of pedestrians during school hours. The role involves supporting schools, assessing risks at crossing sites, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates are punctual, reliable, and enjoy public interaction. Training and uniform will be provided, with shifts during term time only.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and reliable for morning and afternoon sessions.
• Enjoy engaging with the public and assisting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support schools by ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing.
• Assess risks and report defects to a supervisor.
• Give clear signals to drivers at the crossing.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Approachability

Public engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer – Kingston Primary School

Permanent, term time position. You will work 6hrs 15mins per week for the 39 weeks of the academic year, between 08:00 – 09:00 in the morning and 14:45 – 15:45 in the afternoon approximately, depending on site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.

Location: Benfleet (Kenneth Road entrance, Thundersley). Salary £13.00 per hour.

You will 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.

You must be punctual, reliable, approachable, and enjoy engaging with the public.

Responsibilities

• Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility‑impaired individuals wishing to use the crossing point.
• Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site, identify problems, and report defects to a supervisor.
• Assist in preparing reports on accidents, failures 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 ensure the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.

What You Should Do Next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please apply via the Working for Essex website.

Additional Information

As part of employment with Essex County Council, a DBS check may be required. You will need to register with the DBS update service to keep your certificate up to date.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements under the Job Interview Scheme. We also interview veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles.

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