School Crossing Patrol Officer – Vacancies across Essex

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

Job summary

A local government agency in Essex is seeking a School Crossing Patrol Officer to ensure the safety of children crossing the road. This role involves monitoring traffic, assisting pedestrians, and maintaining communication with local schools. Ideal candidates should provide a safe crossing environment and work approximately 7.5 hours weekly during school terms. The position offers benefits such as uniform provision and training.

Benefits

Uniform and equipment provided

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Ability to assess risks and report defects.
• Clear communication to ensure pedestrian safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist children safely crossing the street.
• Maintain contact with schools and report issues.
• Ensure uniform and equipment are in good condition.

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer – Vacancies across Essex

Essex County Council

Permanent, Term Time. Pay: £13.00 per hour. Hours: Approximately 7.5 hours per week (about 45 minutes mornings 08:00‑09:00 and 45 minutes afternoons 14:45‑15:45). Must be available during the 39 weeks of the academic year.

Locations

• Benfleet - Kingston Primary School
• Bishops Stortford - Elsenham Primary School
• Brentwood - St Helen's Catholic Junior School
• Buckhurst Hill - St Johns CE School
• Chelmsford - St Michael's & Galleywood Infants Schools
• Chelmsford - Cathedral Primary School (Victoria Road South entrance)
• Chelmsford - Lawford Mead County Infant & Junior School
• Colchester - Langenhoe Primary School
• Colchester - St John's Green Primary School
• Danbury - Danbury Park Community Primary School
• Epping - Ivy Chimneys Primary School
• Hadleigh - Hadleigh Infant and Junior School
• Hawkwell - Lift Westerings School
• Hullbridge - Riverside Primary Academy School
• Maldon - St Francis Primary School
• Thundersley - Thundersley School
• Wickford - Wickford County Infant School

Responsibilities

• Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility‑impaired pedestrians.
• Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
• Assess risks at the crossing site, identify problems, and report defects to a supervisor.
• Assist in preparing reports on accidents or incidents at the crossing.
• Maintain uniform and equipment in good condition and request replacements when needed.
• Give clear signals to drivers, ensuring traffic remains stopped until the road is clear of pedestrians.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Uniform, equipment and training provided. Holiday pay element included. Potential DBS check required; required to register with the DBS update service.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council offers a stimulating public service environment with flexible working options and a focus on innovation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, including Disability Confident leadership, ensures fair interview processes. Employees enjoy support for unpaid carers, flexible arrangements, and a focus on integrity and ethical behaviour.

Contact

For queries, please email [e-mail].