Overview
School Crossing Patrol Officer – St John\’s Green Primary School, Colchester
Permanent, Part Time • £13.00 per hour
Location: Colchester • Working Style: Operational field-based worker
Stop! Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team at St John\’s Green Primary School, Colchester. Support schools in the morning and afternoon to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from the school and surrounding locations.
We are looking for a punctual and reliable individual who is approachable and enjoys engaging with the public. This position is for 7.5 hours per week approximately, with a holiday pay element. Availability is required during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 – 09:00) and 45 minutes in the afternoon (14:45 – 15:45), depending on site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* To have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
* Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
* Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site in order to identify any problems. Report problems and defects to supervisor.
* Assist in the preparation of reports on accidents and failure to stop incidents and other incidents occurring at the crossing site.
* Ensure that all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and replacements requested when needed.
* Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensure that the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.
About Essex County Council
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. We offer flexible working options and focus on innovation to support career development and community contribution.
This role may involve a DBS check; if required you will need to register with the DBS update service. For more information on the DBS update service, visit the official GOV.UK site.
Equal Opportunities
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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