School Crossing Patrol Officer - Lawford Mead Primary
Permanent, Part Time
£13.00 per hour
Working Style:
Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team at Lawford Mead County Infant & Junior Schools, Trent Road, Chelmsford.
Support schools in the morning and afternoon, ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and surrounding areas.
We are looking for punctual, reliable, approachable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.
This position is approximately 7.5 hours per week, with holiday pay included. Availability is required during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for about 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and afternoon (14:45 - 15:45), depending on site needs. Uniform, equipment, and training are provided.
Responsibilities:
* Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility-impaired pedestrians using the crossing.
* Maintain contact with schools attended by children using the crossing.
* Assess risks at the crossing site, report issues and defects to the supervisor.
* Assist in preparing reports on accidents and incidents at the crossing.
* Keep uniform and equipment in good condition, request replacements as needed.
* Give clear signals to drivers to stop traffic and ensure the road is clear of pedestrians before allowing crossing.
Why Essex?
Essex offers a dynamic public service environment, serving 1.8 million residents across over 1,420 square miles. We focus on innovation, flexible working, and career development, making Essex an ideal place to work and contribute to the community.
In February 2025, Essex joined the Government’s devolution programme, working towards a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. More information is available on our careers site.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements, and to supporting veterans and care leavers.
Benefits include support for unpaid carers, flexible working, and a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
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