School Crossing Patrols
Highways and Transportation are looking for a School Crossing Patrol, to work during term time only, 10 hrs per week, 1hr in the morning and 1hr in the afternoon, Monday to Friday, to escort children safely across the road on their route to school.
School Crossing Patrols deliver a service that supports the safety of the children in the borough, a rewarding role that ensures each and every child using the recognised points get to their school in the mornings and safely back home in the afternoons.
The core responsibilites of a patrol are to provide a safe, controlled environment, whilst carrying out/adhering to the Authority's policies,and in turn, becoming an important member not only to the school but the surrounding community, you will be expected to have a friendly nature, be calm and approachable, attend all relevant training sessions, to have an enhanced DBS check, and to use all PPE in accordance with the authorities policies and regulations.
The successful candidate
The successful candidate should have a good understanding of road use and traffic awareness, with the ability to use land lines, mobile phones and a basic knowledge around computers.
The ability to communicate with children and the public are essential, showing a good community spirit, be honest, reliable,smart ,and enthusiatic for the role. You willl attend all relevant training, and be prepared to travel accross the borough to cover patrol sickness.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:
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The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
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