9244- SCHOOL MIDDAY AND CROSSING PATROL OCCUPATIONS

Job Title: 

SCHOOL MIDDAY AND CROSSING PATROL OCCUPATIONS

Alternate Titles: 

Dinner lady (schools),Lollipop man,Lunchtime supervisor,Midday supervisor,School crossing patrol

Job Description: 

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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • 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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK