School crossing patrol | Average UK Salary & Outlook

School crossing patrols help children and adults cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

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  • Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.  
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  • Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.  
  • Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other
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School crossing patrols typically work around 16 to 18 hours per week.

As a School crossing patrol you will typically work early mornings.

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Future outlook for School crossing patrols

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Fair outlook
-4% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a School crossing patrol and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 73% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 18% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 6% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You would usually apply directly to vacancies advertised by local authorities.

There are no set entry qualifications but good communication skills and experience of working with adults and children will be helpful.

You'll need:

  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work on your own
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • knowledge of public safety and security
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Safeguarding

Things to highlight for your School crossing patrol interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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