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School Crossing Patrol Warden


Job Location:

Sheffield - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 13 - 13
Posted: 24 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Looking for a rewarding part-time role during school term time You could make a real difference in your community by helping children and families travel safely to and from school.

Where are our Vacancies

Area

SCHOOL

Patrol Location

AM

PM

Hours Per Week

S5

Firth Park

Bellhouse Road/ School Gate

8.10 - 8.40

15.05 - 15.30

4hrs 35m

S5

Hinde House

Wincobank Ave/ Bracken Rd

8:20 - 8:55

15:10 - 15:35

5hrs 0m

S6

Parson Cross

Halifax Road

8:20-8:55

15:15-15:40

5hrs 0m

S7

Nether Edge

Sheldon Road/Sandford Grove

8:25-8:50

15:15-15:40

4hrs 10m

S8

Greenhill

Reney Ave/ Reney Rd

8:15 - 8:45

14:55 - 15:25

5hrs 0m

S9

Oasis Don Valley

Worksop Road

8:15 - 8:45

15:10 - 15:30

4hrs 10m

S12

Birley

Thornbridge Drive/ Thornbridge Avenue

8:15 - 8:45

14:55 - 15:25

5hrs 0m

S13

Athelstan

Richmond Park Rd/ Athelstan Rd

08:15-08:45

15:20-15:45

4hrs 35m

S13

Brunswick NIj

Beighton Rd/Balmoral Rd

8:20 - 8:50

15:15 - 15:45

5hrs 0m

Why should you apply

  • Part-time term-time hours
  • A chance to serve your local community
  • Full training - no qualifications needed
  • Uniform provided
  • Paid monthly throughout the year (pro-rata)
  • Typical salary for 5 hours per week approx. 3000 per year.

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    We would love you to apply if you:

    • Are friendly with good spoken communication skills
    • Reliable punctual and can work without direct supervision
    • Are able to remain calm and professional if incidents occur
    • Are physically fit enough to to stand and walk with a crossing sign for the duration of the shift
    • Can see and hear traffic hazards
    • Are happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
    • Are willing to wear the provided uniform
    Note that you will be working with children so an Enhanced DBS check is carried out.

    Additionally as you are required as a regular and intrinsic part of your role to speak to members of the public in English you must be able to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English as required by The Immigration Act 2016
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    Application Tips

    To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted use your personal statement to show how your experience from work or everyday life matches the person specification. Youll find this on page 2 of the job description - click here to download it.

    Do tell us which patrol location youd prefer. This helps us understand whether our local advertising is reaching the right areas.

    Interviews will take place in Early December with start dates in February.

    Please note: For successful candidates due to DBS processing times your start date is likely to be around six to eight weeks from the interview date.

    Remember if you need help with your application were here to support youjust get in touch!

    Tess Warburton at 
    or
    Allison Cooper at

    or call us on 0.

    We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce particularly the number of Black Asian Minority Ethnic Disabled and LGBTQ people so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

    It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.


    Under the Disability Confident Scheme disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

    If you are appointed to this role your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide pay-slip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.


    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

    About Company

    Metropolitan borough council for the City of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England, providing social care, housing, transport, parks and other local services.

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