Facilities Assistant

Envision Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoom interviews or similar

Long-term placements

Education sector opportunities

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join a busy SEN school in London. You will support the Facilities Manager, carry out maintenance, and conduct routine site checks to keep the site safe and welcoming.

You will work Monday to Friday 10:00–18:30, bringing hands-on facilities, caretaking or building maintenance experience. You will help maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and communal areas, ensuring a safe environment for students.

Qualifications

• Hands-on facilities experience and practical maintenance skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.
• Proactive, can spot problems and follow through with tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager with day-to-day running of the school site.
• Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs and practical tasks.
• Complete routine site checks and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Help maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and communal areas.

Skills

Facilities experience

Caretaking

Building maintenance

Independent worker

Job description

Are you a practical, reliable individual with hands-on facilities experience? We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to work alongside our Facilities Manager, helping keep our busy Special Educational Needs (SEN) school safe, welcoming and well maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Facilities Manager with the day-to-day running of the school site.
• Carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs and practical tasks.
• Completing routine site checks and reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.Helping maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and communal areas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven hands-on experience in facilities, caretaking, building maintenance or a similar role.
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Takes a proactive approach, spots problems and follows tasks through.
• Can work independently and alongside the Facilities Manager and wider school team.
• Understands the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive school environment.

Must be able to work Monday to Friday 10am - 18:30pm

If you're ready to inspire, support, and help students achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Why register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for teachers and support staff, including Teaching Assistants
• Able to match jobs to your preferences, whether it's location, job type, or pay expectations
• Quick and efficient registration process, with interviews via Zoom
• We secure roles swiftly and effectively for education professionals
• Friendly team that always puts job seekers' interests first
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google!
• We work with primary, secondary, and SEND schools across London and the Home Counties

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows a strict policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.