Domestic Assistant

underley garden school; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Underley Garden School is seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant to support a safe, welcoming environment for students aged 5-19 with complex needs. The role involves keeping classrooms, residential areas and shared spaces clean and well-maintained, contributing to student wellbeing and a positive learning atmosphere.

The position offers shifts from 6am-9am or 3pm-6pm, 15 hours per week, with a permanent, term-time-only contract and a travel allowance in addition to the annual salary.

Qualifications

• No extensive experience required; great attitude, strong work ethic, genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising spaces to create a safe and welcoming environment.
• Cleaning bathrooms, changing facilities and other essential areas.
• Replenishing consumables and ensuring supplies are well stocked.
• Reporting maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide the best possible environment for students and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Independent working

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Job Title: Domestic Assistant - Part time

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ

Hours: 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Shifts 6am - 9am or 3pm - 6pm flexibility available.

Salary: £8,864.25 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

About the Role

Looking for a role that fits around family life while making a real difference? At our specialist school, you'll be part of a team that helps create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment where students can thrive. As a Domestic Assistant, your work will have a direct impact on students' wellbeing, helping to ensure every classroom, residential area and shared space is clean, cared for and ready for the day ahead.

You don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, just a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Every clean classroom, tidy living space and welcoming environment helps our students feel safe, supported and ready to achieve their potential. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking meaningful work, great work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising spaces to create a safe and welcoming environment.
• Cleaning bathrooms, changing facilities and other essential areas.
• Replenishing consumables and ensuring supplies are well stocked.
• Reporting maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide the best possible environment for students and staff.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces.
• Is reliable, dependable and has a positive attitude.
• Enjoys working as part of a team while being able to work independently.
• Has excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on students, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each student to reach their full potential.

At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, we are in a easily accessible location within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia, and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
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  At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Domestic Assistant - Part time Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Shifts 6am - 9am or 3pm - 6pm flexibility available. Salary: £8,864.25 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role Looking for a role that fits around family life while making a real difference? At our specialist school, you'll be part of a team that helps create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment where students can thrive. As a Domestic Assistant, your work will have a direct impact on students' wellbeing, helping to ensure every classroom, residential area and shared space is clean, cared for and ready for the day ahead. You don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, just a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Every clean classroom, tidy living space and welcoming environment helps our students feel safe, supported and ready to achieve their potential. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking meaningful work, great work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.