School Crossing Patrol Officer – Silver End Primary School

About The Role

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Silver End Primary School

Permanent, Part Time

£13.00 per hour

Location: Silver End

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

STOP! Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Silver End Primary School, Witham.

Support schools once in the morning and once in the afternoon, ensuring the safety of all pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and its surrounding locations.

We are looking for a punctual and reliable individual, who is approachable and enjoys engaging with the public.

We have 2 positions available from mid April 2026 -

1 x covering Temple Lane Crossing

This position is for 7 hours 30 minutes per week approximately, with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, working 45 minutes 8:10-8:55am and 45 minutes 14:40-15:25pm, approx. Monday to Friday during school term time.

1 x covering Western Road Crossing

This position is for 6 hours 40 minutes per week approximately, with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, working 40 minutes 8:10-8:50am and 40 minutes 14:40-15:20pm, approx. Monday to Friday during school term time.

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 ensuring that the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.
  
  

To read more about us please visit: Education

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site

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Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County

Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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