Assistant School Caretaker

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking an assistant school caretaker to support the cleaning and maintenance teams at a school in West Yorkshire. This full-time role involves overseeing building maintenance, basic repairs, and ensuring a safe environment for students. The ideal candidate is compassionate, experienced with children, especially those with special needs, and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13 to £16, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the building or supervising a team of Cleaners.
• Inspecting the building to ensure systems are working properly.
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
• Opening building at the start of the day and locking it at closing.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Empowering Learning is working with a school in west yorkshire who need an assistant school caretaker. This is a full time job starting asap, supporting the schools cleaning and maintenance teams. The school will need someone to open and close. This can be done over a split shift with a gap in the middle of the day. The pay is 13 to 16 per hour and may become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the building or supervising a team of Cleaners
• Gardening and performing landscape duties or supervising others in these roles
• Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for major repairs
• Monitoring cleaning materials, tools, and furniture and reordering as required
• Managing bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire
• Opening building at the start of the day and locking all doors and windows when not in operation
• Adhering to the company's safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone

Qualifications and role details

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of students. The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential. Strong communication skills are also important for effectively collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues. The ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviours is crucial. If you have a passion for educating children and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this position.