School Crossing Patrol - Oak Tree in Burgess Hill

About us

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) staff 130 Crossing Sites within West Sussex, which is operated by the Transport Provision Team, as part of the Highways, Transport & Planning Department of West Sussex County Council.

As part of our team, you will provide a valuable and reliable service to children and other pedestrians at a designated Crossing Site by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

We're looking for people with great communications skills, excellent perception skills to enable you to safely stop traffic and with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our communities value a friendly face but also require a professional service too.

The Opportunity

Salary:£12.85 per hour, which equates to £4,330 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern: Part time – 7.5 hours per week
Work Location: Your base location is Hop Oast Depot (near Horsham) however, you will be assigned to Oak Tree Primary in Burgess Hill.
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

What is term time only working? A term time only contract is for our staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.

What you will be doing:

Providing a valuable and reliable service to children and other pedestrians at a designated Crossing Site by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

You will be required to stand for extended periods, holding the ‘lollipop’ pole in all weather conditions, to ensure the safe passage of children and adults to their intended destination. This will entail stopping cars.

About you

Some of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:

• Ability to understand and carry out the procedures for safely stopping traffic.
• Good oral communication skills to be able to deal effectively with both children and colleagues, and other adults where necessary.
• Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, in particular the effect that adverse weather conditions have on these.
• Ability to remain calm when put under pressure by drivers or pedestrians.
• A basic level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to follow detailed written instructions and procedures and record necessary information as part of your role.
• To be familiar with the relevant sections of the Highway Code and its applications.

• Experience of working with children and providing a service to others is desirable

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

• Competitive pay.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01599.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment (please note all employment/gaps will need to be covered by a reference) and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.