11 April 2014

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Location: The Meads School (Dunnings Road)
Hours: Part-time, term-time
Salary: £6.84 – £7.19 per hour
Closing Date: (ongoing)

School Crossing Patrols provide a vital service to the children of West Sussex by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

At 130 sites in West Sussex, School Crossing Patrols are employed at the start and finish of each school day. Although exact times vary from site to site, the commitment is usually 30-40 minutes each morning and afternoon.

The rate of pay is £6.84 per hour rising to £7.19 per hour by annual increments and of course you only work in term-time (38 weeks per year). In addition, you get full pay for 5 weeks holiday plus public holidays. Your salary will be spread equally over 12 months, so you get paid the same each month, even over the summer holiday and half-terms! There is no upper age limit and we do have several patrol people well into their seventies! Uniform and training are provided.

As the role involves working with children, a ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check( previously ‘Criminal Records Bureau’ check) will of course need to be undertaken.

For further information and an application form, please contact Julie Finn at West Sussex County Council on 03302 226713 or email to julie.finn@westsussex.gov.uk