Domestic Assistant

underley garden school; New Gate; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 9,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing platform

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Underley Garden School invites applications for a part-time Domestic Assistant. The role is 15 hours per week across Monday to Friday with shifts 6am–9am or 3pm–6pm, starting October 2026.

Based at Kirkby Lonsdale, this position offers a stable term-time contract and a chance to support students in a safe, welcoming environment. You'll help maintain clean classrooms, living spaces and shared areas, with duties including cleaning, replenishing supplies and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work fixed shifts morning or late afternoon.
• Demonstrates reliability, positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising spaces.
• Clean bathrooms and changing facilities; ensure supplies are stocked.
• Report maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide a safe environment for students and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Physical fitness

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

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

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 commutable distance from areas 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 a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance.

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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.