School Crossing Patrol Officer – St Helen’s Catholic Junior School

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

Job summary

A local government council in Brentwood is seeking a committed School Crossing Patrol Officer. In this role, you'll ensure the safety of children crossing the road to and from school. Ideal candidates are punctual, reliable, and approachable, with a passion for engaging with the community. The position offers flexible working options, with training and uniform provided. Competitive hourly pay of £13.00, based on a term time schedule.

Benefits

Uniform and equipment provided

Holiday pay

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with the public warmly and effectively.
• Capacity to maintain focus and attention while managing traffic.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of pedestrians using the crossing.
• Maintain contact with schools about crossing needs.
• Assess and report risks to the supervisor.
• Maintain and handle uniforms and equipment properly.
• Signal drivers clearly when stopping traffic.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Approachability

Public engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer – St Helen’s Catholic Junior School

Permanent, Term Time. 9.55 hours per week. £13.00 per hour. Location: Brentwood. Working style: Operational field-based worker.

As a School Crossing Patrol Officer you will support schools in the morning and afternoon, ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and surrounding locations. The role requires punctuality, reliability, approachability and a willingness to engage with the public.

Responsibilities

• Protect 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 risks, identify problems and report defects to the supervisor.
• Assist in preparing reports on accidents and failures to stop incidents.
• Maintain uniform and equipment, requesting replacements when needed.
• Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic, ensuring the road remains clear of pedestrians.

We Offer

Uniform, equipment and training provided. Holiday pay element included. Flexible working options and support for unpaid carers.

EEO and Diversity

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme. We also interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS & Safeguarding

If your role requires a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS updates service, an annual subscription where the council will ensure your certificate remains current.

For further information on the DBS update service please visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.