"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."
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Our 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.
The role
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.
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Our current opportunities
We have no current opportunities.
Testimonials
Colin – Scarborough
Adele – Richmond
“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!”
Working for us - what we can offer you
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.
- In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:
- a local government pension scheme generous employer contribution
- salary sacrifice schemes
- modern flexible working practices
- learning and development packages
- career advancement opportunities
- employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
- green car and cycle schemes
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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Living and working in North Yorkshire
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.
Contact us and apply
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.
Application tips
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