Overview
School Crossing Patrol – Loughries Integrated Primary School, Newtownards. Employment with the Education Authority (Northern Ireland).
Job Purpose
To undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of school children across roads to and from school, including control and direction of traffic at crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification of any roadside hazards.
Responsibilities
* Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
* Comply with the Education Authority’s official booklet of Instructions to School Crossing Patrols.
* Carry out duties to comply with Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and Codes of Practice.
* Carry out duties within the working conditions inherent in the job.
* Complete all necessary paperwork.
* Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, within competence; this job description is subject to review and may include other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade.
* Promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times; view terms and conditions summary when available.
Essential Criteria
* Willingness to undertake job related training.
* Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness (to be assessed during shortlisting/interview).
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to use own initiative while following procedures.
* Evidence of alignment with EA’s ethos and values; commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery.
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of experience of working with children and/or the public.
* Personal values aligned with EA; commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery as part of the selection process.
Other Requirements
* Disclosure of Criminal Background: Enhanced Disclosure may be required for positions involving regulated activity; the applicant will be required to meet the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details will be provided at pre-employment.
* Applicant guidance notes and access to information about benefits are available as part of the application process.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
Note: This description reflects the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time of publication and is not intended to be rigid; other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned as required.
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