School Crossing Patroller

School Crossing Patroller - (Charge Hand)

15.08 hours per week

We are always looking for people throughout Aberdeenshire to help us ensure the safety of our school children. We need you to supervise them crossing roads whilst walking to and from schools. You should have good visual ability and be able to judge speed of oncoming vehicles. As well as having the ability to work on own initiative you can also communicate well with children. Full training is provided and a uniform supplied.

Requirements

Essential Criteria Good visual ability Able to judge speed of oncoming vehicles to decide when to step out into road Ability to work on own initiative Able to talk freely with children and assert oneself as and when necessary Desirable Criteria Working in an environment involving traffic movement Working with young children Awareness of Health & Safety issues

Responsibilities

Job Purpose To ensure safety of School children crossing roads whilst walking to and from school Main Tasks Stop oncoming traffic to allow children to cross road Instruct and advise children how to cross safely Operate traffic warning lights and Pelican Crossing lights Administrative duties

Closing date: 8 April 2015

Aberdeenshire Council

Ref no: ABS01043

Whitehills Primary School
Forbes Road