schoolguard

noun
UK /ˈskuːlɡɑːd/
US /ˈskuːlɡɑːrd/

A schoolguard is a person who keeps kids safe at school.

The schoolguard helped the children cross the busy street.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A student chosen to help watch over younger children during breaks.

As a schoolguard, Mia stood by the playground gate at lunchtime.

3. A device or barrier that keeps a school entrance secure.

The new schoolguard gate stops cars from driving onto the playground.

4. A person hired to protect a school building at night.

The schoolguard locked all the doors after the last teacher left.