School Premises Assistant

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a primary school in Greenwich to recruit a dependable School Premises Assistant. The role focuses on keeping the school premises safe, clean, and well maintained, with practical, hands-on tasks and a commitment to a positive learning environment.

Working with a small site team, you will support with maintenance, security, setting up rooms for assemblies and events, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a school or facilities environment preferred.
• Strong practical and DIY skills.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises.
• Carry out basic repairs, decorating and general upkeep.
• Set up rooms for assemblies, exams and events.
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.
• Locking/unlocking the building and monitoring visitors when required.

Skills

Practical skills

DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

School Premises Assistant - Greenwich, London

We're working with a lovely two form entry Primary school in Greenwich that's looking for a dependable and hardworking Premises Assistant to join their site team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and organised school environment.

Role: School Premises Assistant

Location: Greenwich

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Hours: Flexible shifts

Pay: £14.50 -£16.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with the maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises
• Carrying out basic repairs, decorating and general upkeep
• Setting up rooms for assemblies, exams and events
• Ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met
• Locking and unlocking the building and monitoring visitors when required

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role within a school or facilities environment preferred
• Strong practical and DIY skills
• Good awareness of health and safety practices
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

If you're reliable, take pride in your work and want to play an important part in keeping a school running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.