School Crossing Patrol Officer (Melin)
Job description
Contract Type: Temporary up to 31st March 2026 (Funded by Neath Town Council)
Hours: 10 hours per week 2 hours per day (Term Time Only)
Location of post: New Road, Melin, Neath
The post requires the gathering and safe road crossing of pedestrians whilst crossing the road at or near the school.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Child). Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
If you intend on applying for the position via a secondment opportunity, you must seek approval from your current manager before submitting an application form.
Welsh language skills are not necessary.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
The main duties of the post:
1. The gathering of school pedestrians in preparation for road crossing.
2. The control and direction of the pedestrians when gathered.
3. The stopping of traffic when necessary
4. Supervision of the pedestrians when crossing
5. The reporting of matters connected with their duties.
You will have experience in/of.
Work Experience
6. Previous experience working with road safety issues.
7. Previous experience working with members of the public $ú both children and adults
Ideally you will have the following abilities:
8. Ability to communicate with others.
9. Ability to work to with minimum supervision.
10. Ability to work to strict times and guidelines.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,