School Site Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Site Assistant to start ASAP at a large school in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. This long-term temporary role supports the Estates team to maintain a safe and well-presented campus, with a focus on proactive and reactive maintenance.

The Caretaker/Handyperson will perform a wide range of practical duties, respond to day-to-day needs, and assist with events while building strong relationships with staff, contractors, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education environment (essential).
• Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Able to start as soon as vetting is complete.
• Reliable, proactive with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day maintenance and operation of the campus.
• Carry out basic maintenance, repairs and refurbishment tasks.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests from departments.
• Collaborate with Estates and Caretaking teams to keep campus safe.
• Assist with site set-ups, parking, and events.
• Maintain good relationships with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies effectively.
• Keep campus clean, secure and well-maintained.
• Manage a varied and physically demanding workload.

Skills

Practical maintenance

Teamwork

Emergency response

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced Site Assistant to start ASAP at a large school in the small heath area of Birmingham. This is a long term temporary position.

The Role

As a Caretaker/Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the Estates team to maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented campus environment. Working proactively within a reactive team, you will carry out a wide range of practical maintenance and caretaking duties, responding to the day-to-day needs of staff, students, contractors, and visitors across a large and busy campus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the campus
• Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment tasks
• Responding promptly to reactive maintenance requests from departments across the site
• Working collaboratively with the Estates and Caretaking team to ensure the campus remains safe and operational
• Assisting with site set-ups, parking arrangements, and operational support during large events
• Maintaining good professional relationships with staff, contractors, and visitors
• Responding effectively to emergency situations and unexpected site issues
• Helping to ensure the campus remains clean, secure, and well-maintained at all times
• Working proactively whilst managing a varied and physically demanding workload

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an education environment (essential)
• Experience providing practical site services to a range of customers
• Experience working as part of a team to support projects and operational requirements
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency or difficult situations
• Good practical maintenance and repair skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and contractors
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work using your own initiative
• No formal qualifications are required
• Current Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
• Able to start as soon as vetting is complete

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven record of supporting both experienced support staff and education professionals. We provide ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and access to a wide network of schools and colleges across the local area.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS, Right to Work, reference checks, and any other vetting requirements relevant to the role.

SMILES

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications