Join A Lovely Community Primary School As A Site Assistant

Marchant Recruitment; Briden's Camp; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical and reliable Site Assistant for a Hertfordshire school (HP2), starting January 2027 on a temporary to permanent basis. The role offers 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–2:30pm, with a salary equivalent to £20,000–£22,000 pro rata.

The position involves minor maintenance, site checks, security, and general grounds upkeep to keep the school site safe and presentable. Potential for permanent employment after a temporary term.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, practical and reliable approach.
• Previous experience in school, caretaker, facilities or similar practical role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor maintenance and practical tasks.
• Check the school site throughout the day.
• Open gates and maintain site security.
• General grounds and site upkeep.
• Help keep the school environment safe and presentable.

Skills

Hands-on

Reliable

Independent working

Job description

Hertfordshire, HP2 | January 2027 | Temporary to Permanent | 32.5 hours per week | £20,000–£22,000 salary equivalent

A lovely community primary school in Hertfordshire (HP2) is looking for a practical and reliable Site Assistant to provide additional site support from January 2027.

The school shares its site with an infant school and is looking for an extra pair of hands while their current caretaker prepares for retirement. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on and takes pride in keeping a school site safe, tidy and well maintained.

The Role

• January–March 2027 temporary contract

• Potential for a permanent position afterwards

• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–2:30pm

• 32.5 hours per week

• Term Time Only – 38 weeks

• Paid on a day rate, equivalent to £20,000–£22,000 pro rata

• No on‑call requirement

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll support the day-to-day running of the school site, including:

• Carrying out minor maintenance and practical jobs

• Checking the school site throughout the day

• Opening gates and ensuring the site is secure

• General grounds and site upkeep

• Helping keep the school environment safe and presentable

About You

You’ll be hands‑on, practical and reliable, with the confidence to work independently and the ability to spot jobs that need attention.

Previous experience in a school, caretaker, facilities, maintenance or similar practical role would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly school on a temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.