School Crossing Patrol


Job description

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).

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: The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; Codes of Practice.
  • Carry out all duties out 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Willingness to undertake job related training.

Desirable Skills

  • Evidence of experience of working with children and/or the public.

Further Information

Location: St Joseph's Primary School, 4 Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, BT30 9HS A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID
1772479
Job ref.
26002758
Job Sector
Education and Training,Security and General
Area
Co Down
Location
Crossgar
Salary
£13.6288 to £14.2897 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
8.2
Published date
22/05/2026
Closing date
08/06/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday 8.40am - 9.05am then 2.00pm to 3.15pm

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