Find out more about opportunities in our school crossing patrol service.
Our school crossing pa service is dedicated to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and all pedestrians crossing the road on their way to and from school. Our trained patrol officers provide a visible, friendly, and reliable presence at designated crossing points across North Yorkshire, helping to create a safe and calm environment during busy school hours.
We work closely with schools, communities, local police, and other relevant stakeholders to promote road safety awareness and encourage responsible behaviour from both pedestrians and drivers. With a focus on care, vigilance, and professionalism, our service plays an essential role in protecting young lives and supporting safer, sustainable journeys every day.
Working as a School Crossing Patrol Officer is a truly rewarding role that lets you make a positive difference in your community. You become a familiar, trusted face in—helping children, parents, and carers cross the road safely and confidently. The job offers, term – time, part-time hours that fit well around family life, retirement, or other commitments, making it perfect for people who want meaningful work without full-time pressure.
It’s also a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with others while providing an essential public service. With full training, protective equipment, and ongoing support, this role gives you the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping your community safe and setting a great example for future generations.
Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: C/D
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5 hours per week, term time only
Location: East Ayton Primary School, East Ayton
Closing date: 4 January 2026
Apply for: School Crossing Patrol, East Ayton Primary School, East Ayton
Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: C/D
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 6.40 hours per week, term time only
Location: Middleton Road, Pickering
Closing date: 4 January 2026
Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: C/D
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5.50 hours per week, term time only
Location: Stokesley Primary School, Stokesley
Closing date: 4 January 2026
Apply for: School Crossing Patrol, Stokesley Primary School, Stokesley
Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: CD
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Vacancy Hours: 6 hours 40 minutes per week
Working pattern: 8.05am to 8.55am and 3pm to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – Wetherby Road (Aspin Park Academy)
Apply for: School Crossing Patrol - Wetherby Road (Aspin Park Academy)
Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: CD
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5.25 Hours per week (Term Time Only)
Closing date: 21 December 2025
Location: Easingwold, North Yorkshire- Church Hill
"After leaving full time employment I still wanted to find something that would make a worthwhile contribution without using all my retirement hours. On taking my grandchildren to school, I noticed that there was no school crossing patrol and discovered that the local community were keen to have a replacement. Believing I could make a difference, and spare an hour a day, I successfully applied. The rewards are far greater than financial. Every user, young or old, is thrilled to see you. The children think you are a wizard because you can stop cars with a “lollipop!” Their smiles, laughter and gratitude make you realise you are making a valuable contribution to the local area."
“I was looking for a part-time role with a reliable employer. I had previous experience looking after children as a child minder and working in schools. The advert from North Yorkshire Council drew me to it as it offered a local opportunity. Where I could make a difference, keep children and carers safe. It feels like I am investing in my community. It really is a rewarding and fulfilling job!”
We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.
North Yorkshire really is a stunning, vibrant county with safe communities and excellent education. Over the past two years the new national crime figures have revealed North Yorkshire to be the safest place in England. It is rich in heritage and culture, in a back drop of outstanding natural beauty, vibrant cities, market towns, quaint villages, stunning rural and coast landscapes. We can also boast having three towns in the top ten of the UK Halifax quality of life survey.
If you are considering relocating to North Yorkshire, we provide a comprehensive relocation benefits package - subject to eligibility - and as a whole North Yorkshire offers some great employment opportunities for your family members along with a substantial number of good to outstanding performing schools. A simply stunning location to live and work, we really do have it all! Read our relocation policy for more information.
The county benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access via the east coast mainline, the A1(M) and A19. Leeds, York, Newcastle, Durham and Teesside are all easily commutable, and London just two hours away by train. North Yorkshire borders the Lake District, Lancashire, County Durham, and Yorkshire & Humber regions with all they have to offer.
You can find out more about what North Yorkshire has to offer on the No place like North Yorkshire website.
If you feel you have the skills, passion, and drive that we are seeking, we want to hear from you.
For an informal conversation about opportunities, please contact Alice McEntee, Resourcing Officer at Alice.McEntee@northyorks.gov.uk.
To apply for any role, please submit your application via our jobs and careers site.
We will not accept applications from agencies.
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