School midday and crossing patrol occupations Pay Data UK — 2024

School midday and crossing patrol occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £4,261 per year, equivalent to £12.49 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 12.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £2,594 to £7,577 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

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About School midday and crossing patrol occupations

School midday and crossing patrol occupations supervise the activities of school children during break and meal times and assist children to cross roads in the vicinity of schools.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• supervises the playground activities of children during meal and break times
• cares for sick children and administers first aid if necessary
• assists young children with feeding, dressing, washing and toiletry activities
• meets children wanting to cross the road and directs them to wait at the kerb
• waits for a safe gap in traffic and walks to the centre of road
• signals approaching traffic to stop by using hand signals and school crossing signs
• directs children to cross the road when safe

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Some employers may expect candidates to show previous experience in caring for children. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. A DBS check is mandatory.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.