Cleaning Assistants

TrinityMAT; Halifax; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Halifax is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to maintain a clean and safe environment for students. This role includes general cleaning duties, working closely with a supportive team. Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy skills, as well as cleaning or site maintenance experience. The position offers 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and is within a caring educational environment committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Reduced cost health scheme

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Responsibilities

• Provide general cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness of the academy.
• Ensure the physical environment is satisfactory for learning.
• Work under the direction of the Cleaning Manager.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Cleaning or site maintenance experience

Experience in a cleaning role (paid or voluntary)

Job description

Monday to Friday;3.30pm–7.00pm(17.5 hours per week, all year round)

Actual Salary:£11,546 per annum

Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi‑Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education. In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark, and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022. The latest Ofsted report highlights:

• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils’ personal development is central to the school’s ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in their work and which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well‑being. They are proud to work at the school.

The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care. Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high‑quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.

The role of Cleaning Assistant is part of our site team and provides vital support to ensure that the building is clean and well maintained. Your responsibilities will include general cleaning duties and ensuring the physical environment of the premises and grounds is satisfactory for learning.

Your duties will be directed by the Cleaning Manager, and you will need to be comfortable working around children and young people. The work is of a physical nature and full health and safety training is provided.

What can we offer you?

• Full support from a dedicated team.
• A range of benefits including 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) which increase with service, employee assistance programme, reduced cost health scheme and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

What we need from you?

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Cleaning or site maintenance experience.
• Experience in a cleaning role (paid or voluntary).

Start date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

Closing date: 9am, Friday 9 January 2026

Please be advised that we do not accept CV’s for posts at the academy.

Trinity Multi‑Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.