School Crossing Patrol Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 20/04/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Chelmsford

Province Essex

Postal Code CM1

Job Description

6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To provide a safe crossing service for pedestrians, particularly children and vulnerable individuals, during school opening and closing times. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the local community by ensuring roads are safe to cross and helping to protect children travelling to and from school.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Safely control traffic at the designated crossing point to allow pedestrians to cross the road.
• Give clear and authoritative signals to drivers, ensuring traffic remains stationary until the crossing is clear.
• Have due regard for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with mobility impairments.
• Maintain regular communication with the school(s) attended by children using the crossing.
• Regularly assess risks at the crossing point and report any safety concerns, defects, or incidents to the supervisor.
• Assist with the preparation of reports relating to accidents, near misses, or failure to stop incidents.
• Ensure all uniform and equipment provided is kept in good condition and request replacements when necessary.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience interacting with members of the public in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently.

Essential Qualifications Required

• No formal qualifications required, as full training will be provided.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and physically able to carry out the duties of the role in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to undertake required training and comply with safeguarding standards.
• DBS check required, with registration to the DBS Update Service if applicable.

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term-time only.
• The role required DBS.
• This position is for 7.5 hours per week approximately. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for 45 minutes between 08:00 - 09:00 in the morning and 45 minutes between 14:45 - 15:45 in the afternoon approximately, depending on individual site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.
• We work on bi weekly schedule.

The role closes on 22 nd April 2026, apply ASAP.