Cleaning Assistant - Mount Pleasant primary School

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Assistant for a part-time role, 12.5 hours weekly during term time plus three weeks. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, toilets, and communal areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene. Ideal candidates should be reliable, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but training will be provided. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a great team and children.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic is essential.
• Ability to clean to a high standard.
• Taking initiative to ensure all areas are tidy.
• Prior cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and communal areas.
• Cleaning and restocking toilets.
• Vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste.
• Following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reliable and Punctual

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Cleaning Assistant

Grade 2 point 2 - £12.65 per hour

12.5 hours a week

Monday to Friday - 3.15pm - 5.45pm

Term time plus 3 weeks

Permanent Contract

Are you looking for a rewarding and essential role in a supportive school environment? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaning Assistant to help us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming space for our students, staff, and visitors.

As our Cleaning Assistant, you will play a vital part in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the school premises. Your main duties will include:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and communal areas.
• Cleaning and restocking toilets.
• Vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste.
• Following health and safety guidelines, including COSHH regulations.

We are looking for candidates that are :

• Reliable and Punctual:A strong work ethic is essential.
• Attention to Detail:The ability to clean to a high standard.
• Proactive Attitude:Taking initiative to ensure all areas are tidy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior cleaning experience (desirable but not essential, training provided).
• A commitment to safeguarding and working within a school setting.

It's a lovely place to work. We can offer you a positive and thriving school environment, a

great team of staff, and some pretty fantastic children too!

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow a safer recruitment policy. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested to be considered and discussed at interview.

To Apply

All applications should be made online through MYNEWTERM. Please refer to the vacancy page on the school website www.mountpleasant.shropshire.sch.uk and click onto the vacancy where you will be able to apply directly.

Closing Date : Monday 12th January 2026 9.00am

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th/Wednesday 21st January