School Premises Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency seeks a reliable Premises Assistant for a primary school in Hillingdon, West London, starting January 2026. The ideal candidate should have experience in maintenance roles and an understanding of health and safety in a school context. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, conducting maintenance checks, and liaising with various stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a safe and well-presented learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a premises assistant, caretaker, or site staff member.
• Understanding of health and safety in a school environment.
• Practical and solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the school site.
• Carry out maintenance and health and safety checks.
• Liaise with staff and contractors professionally.
• Order necessary tools and materials.
• Support cleaning team standards.
• Assist in room setups for events.
• Monitor site security and access systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Health and safety understanding

Maintenance skills

Communication

Job description

Primary School Premises Assistant

Location: Hillingdon, West London

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: Until the end of the academic year (minimum), with potential to extend

Working Pattern: Split shift, alternating weekly

Week 1: 6:30am - 2:30pm

Week 2: 10:30am - 6:30pm

We are currently seeking a highly reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to join a welcoming and well‑maintained primary school in Hillingdon, West London, from January. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced premises professional to play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a premises assistant, caretaker, or site staff member within a school or college. However, the school is open to considering candidates with relevant premises or facilities management experience from a non‑school setting, provided they demonstrate a clear understanding of health and safety and the practical demands of a schoolp>

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the smooth daily operation of the school site, including opening and securing the premises
• Carrying out basic maintenance, minor repairs, and health and safety checks
• Liaising with staff, contractors, visitors, and external agencies in a professional and accommodating manner
• Ordering equipment, tools, and materials required for the upkeep of the school
• Working closely with, and supporting, the cleaning team to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained
• Assisting with room set‑ups for school events, meetings, and activities
• Monitoring site security, alarms, and access systems
• Supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and COSHH where appropriate

Ideal Candidate

• Highly practical, hands‑on, and solution‑focused
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond to changing priorities
• Approachable and personable, with a calm and accommodating manner
• Well‑organised, with good attention to detail
• Confident working independently as well as part of a wider school team

This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of a safe and well‑presented learning environment, and enjoys working with a wide range of people.

If you have the relevant experience and are available from January, please email your CV to: