Essential Criteria
* Willingness to undertake job related training – assessed by Shortlisting by Application Form
* Demonstrable knowledge of road safety and traffic awareness – assessed by Interview
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – assessed by Interview
* Excellent customer service skills – assessed by Interview
* Ability to use own initiative while following procedures – assessed by Interview
* Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values – assessed by Interview
* Evidence of experience of working with children and/or the public – assessed by Shortlisting by Application Form
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, (for example, 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: (a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; (b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; (c) 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. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and may not be rigid; it should be regarded as a guideline rather than a strict rule. Other similar duties and grade‑appropriate tasks 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, and to obey equality legislation at all times.
Disclosure of Criminal Background
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate will be the responsibility of the successful candidate; details of payment will be provided at the pre‑employment stage.
Further information can be accessed on www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks or www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni.
Equal Opportunities Employer
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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