School Crossing PatrolCouncil

We are currently looking for a dedicated School Crossing Patrol officer in Knaresborough who wants to make a real difference to their local community.

The Role

Our school crossing patrols keep children and adults safe on their daily school journeys, providing a vital service to the local community.

Your duties will include:

• Ensure safe road crossing for children and pedestrians during patrol times
• Stop traffic using the official ‘STOP’ sign
• Conduct pre-duty health and safety checks of the crossing site
• Report any hazards, equipment issues, or site concerns to the Patrol Officer
• Wear and maintain approved uniform and equipment

What can we offer you?

• Term time only schedule – time off during school holidays
• Short daily hours – typically 30 minutes in the morning and/or afternoon
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

New recruits receive comprehensive training so you can feel confident, prepared, and safe in this vital role.

What you will bring

If you are community minded and have excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

Contact and apply: If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Sandra Pearson at Sandra.[email protected]

Key Documents:
Job description.docx
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Key Dates:
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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Position type: 7.5 Hours per week (Term Time Only)