Premises Assistant - Primary School

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,140 - 33,210; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Premises Assistant for an Ofsted Good primary school in West London. The role involves general caretaker duties with reporting to the Premises Manager, working 7am–5pm, term-time only, on a temporary basis with potential for extension or permanent placement.

The position starts on 01/09/2026 and runs until the end of the academic year, with a minimum pay of £120–£180 per day. Applicants must have UK premises/caretaker experience, safeguarding training, a valid DBS,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of premises/caretaker experience in a UK school.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering at least the last two years

Skills

Premises/Caretaker experience

Job description

Premises Assistant – Primary School

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Premises Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" primary school in West London. The school is a popular four‑form entry mainstream primary school with a supportive senior leadership team and is going from strength to strength while providing training to all staff.

Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: West London
• Position: Premises Assistant
• Type of work: Class Teacher – general caretaker duties, reporting to Premises Manager
• Contract start date: 01/09/2026
• Duration: Until end of the academic year (July 2027)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time, 7 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday (term time only)
• Minimum rate of pay: £120 – £180 per day

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of premises/caretaker experience in a UK school
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering at least the last two years

Application

To be considered for this role through Prospero Teaching, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Prospero Teaching will act as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
• Successful candidates must register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.
• Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
• Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management, and an in‑house training and development team.