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Do you have half an hour to spare in the morning or afternoon? Are you the kind of person who naturally looks out for others and loves working as part of a community?  

 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.  

More information:

Contact and apply If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Sandra Pearson at Sandra Pearson@northyorks.gov.uk     
***DBS***  
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

Key Dates:

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Interview date: TBC  

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £13.28 - £13.92 per hour

Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer