PERIPATETIC SITE ASSISTANT

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 26,403 - 28,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with generous employer

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Mental health and wellbeing support

Nest childcare provision (Ashington &

CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a Peripatetic Site Assistant to provide maintenance and caretaking across its schools, including William Leech Primary School. The role focuses on practical, hands-on maintenance, safety checks, and maintaining presentation of school sites.

A full UK driving licence is essential as the role may require travel between sites; the post is permanent with 37 hours per week and a pension with generous employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Travel between school sites may be required; a full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to perform practical maintenance and repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance, such as basic plumbing, joinery, fixing work and minor electrical tasks (e.g. changing lightbulbs).
• Opening and closing the school buildings, conducting routine security/alarm checks, and responding to emergency call outs.
• Conduct essential safety checks such as emergency lighting tests, water monitoring, and fire alarm testing.
• Keep external areas clean, safe and clear of debris such as leaves and branches; includes gritting and snow clearance during bad weather.
• Support with daily school operations, such as setting up rooms and halls for events like parents evening, exams and assemblies.

Job description

Salary: Band 4 £26,403 – £28,142
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Closing Date: 9am Monday 13th July

The Trust has a unique opportunity for a Peripatetic Site Assistant to join the team and provide quality maintenance and caretaking support at William Leech Primary School.

This role is perfect for a skilled professional that is looking for a rewarding career in an environment that provides variety and purpose. The ideal candidate will help ensure that the schools building, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, and well maintained at all times.

The role will be focused on practical, hands-on maintenance and DIY repairs that ensure site presentation and safety. No two days are the same, and the role may require flexibility to travel between different sites, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 16th July.

Main Responsibilities:

• General maintenance, such as basic plumbing, joinery, fixing work and minor electrical tasks (e.g. changing lightbulbs)
• Opening and closing the school buildings, conducting routine security/alarm checks, and responding to emergency call outs.
• Conduct essential safety checks such as emergency lighting tests, water monitoring, and fire alarm testing.
• Keep external areas clean, safe and clear of debris such as leaves and branches. This also includes gritting and snow clearance during bad weather.
• Support with daily school operations, such as setting up rooms and halls for events such as parents evening, exams, and assemblies.
• An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.

Northumberland Church of England 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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