School Site Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Hertfordshire is seeking a practical and reliable School Site Assistant to support the Site Manager in keeping the school safe, welcoming and ready for learning each day.

You will carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, painting and grounds care, prepare rooms for meetings and events, and assist with site security and urgent issues. A DBS check and safeguarding commitment are required, with training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, caretaking or a similar role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Practical DIY skills, including minor repairs and painting.
• An understanding of health and safety and safe manual handling.
• A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, painting and caretaking tasks.
• Keep buildings, grounds and access routes clean and safe.
• Check doors, windows and alarms, reporting hazards promptly.
• Set up rooms for meetings, events and after-school activities.
• Receive deliveries and safely move furniture and equipment.
• Support contractor access and respond to urgent site issues.

Job description

Position: School Site Assistant. Contract Type: Part-time, temporary or permanent contract. Start Date: 02/11/2026. Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Salary: £17,712 – £18,670. Salary depends on experience and relevant qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial maintenance or caretaking experience and/or relevant training. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only (part-time working days to be confirmed). Email: [e-mail]. Contact Name: Danna Crous.

About the Role:

Put your practical skills to work in a supportive specialist school in Hertfordshire. As Site Assistant, you will help keep the school safe, welcoming and ready for learning each day. Working alongside the Site Manager, you will carry out minor repairs, painting, grounds care and general maintenance. You will also prepare rooms for events, support site security and respond to urgent issues, bringing a practical approach to changing priorities. This varied role suits someone reliable and proactive who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a busy school community.

Requirements:

• Experience in general maintenance, caretaking or a similar role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Practical DIY skills, including minor repairs and painting.
• An understanding of health and safety and safe manual handling.
• A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and other pre- employment checks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, painting and caretaking tasks.
• Keep buildings, grounds and access routes clean and safe.
• Check doors, windows and alarms, reporting hazards promptly.
• Set up rooms for meetings, events and after-school activities.
• Receive deliveries and safely move furniture and equipment.
• Support contractor access and respond to urgent site issues.

Our client can offer you:

• Varied, practical work within a supportive specialist school.
• Training and professional development.
• Staff wellbeing support, including access to a doctor, counselling and physiotherapy.
• A staff attendance reward scheme.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• School staff benefits are subject to contract type and scheme eligibility.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.