School midday and crossing patrol occupations
£20,336
Average salary
16 hours
Average weekly hours
4.82%
Unemployment rate
Definition: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 9244
Workers in this unit group supervise the activities of school children during break and meal times and assist children to cross roads near to the entrances of schools.
Common tasks include:
- 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.
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. CRB clearance is mandatory.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
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Equality focus: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£20,336
Female average annual salary
£22,421
Male average annual salary
17
Female average weekly hours
15
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
Workforce gender: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
Breakdown by region
£25,029
London - highest annual average salary
£17,729
Wales - lowest annual average salary
19
Scotland - Highest average weekly hours
14
Wales - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): School midday and crossing patrol occupations
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: School midday and crossing patrol occupations
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,121)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age