JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: The Transport Officer
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.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas.
* Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official booklet of "Instructions to School Crossing Patrols".
* Carry out all duties to comply with The 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 all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
* Complete all necessary paperwork.
* Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee. Duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Willingness to undertake job related training (Shortlisting by Application Form)
* Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness (Interview)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Interview)
* Excellent customer service skills (Interview)
* Ability to use own initiative while following procedures (Interview)
* Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values (Interview)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Evidence of experience of working with children and/or the public (Shortlisting by Application Form)
SECURITY AND DISCLOSURE REQUIRES
Working directly with children or young people is defined as ‘regulated activity’. An Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background must be obtained for such activity, at the applicant’s expense.
APPLICANT NOTES
Candidate information regarding equal opportunities and safeguarding is available from the Education Authority’s policies. The application process requires the applicant to demonstrate compliance with all essential criteria.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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