School Cleaner

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational support roles is seeking a School Cleaner in the West Midlands. In this vital role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for pupils with additional needs. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and communal areas, maintaining hygiene standards in specialized spaces, and following a cleaning schedule. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail and reliability, with a preference for previous cleaning experience. This position offers competitive pay on a PAYE basis with no hidden fees.

Benefits

24/7 consultant support

CPD opportunities tailored to SEND development

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable working in environments supporting pupils with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, dining halls and communal areas.
• Maintaining hygiene standards in specialist spaces like sensory rooms.
• Following the site supervisor’s cleaning schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

West Midlands / permanent / £12 - 14 per hour

Are you reliable, hardworking and looking for a rewarding role that directly supports children with additional needs?
Do you take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment?
Want to join a supportive SEND school where your work genuinely makes a difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND schools, who are now recruiting for School Cleaners. This role is essential in ensuring pupils have a clean, hygienic and safe learning environment, especially those with sensory, medical or additional needs.

The Role

You will support the day‑to‑day cleaning of an SEND school, including:

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, dining halls and communal areas
• Maintaining hygiene standards in specialist spaces such as sensory rooms and therapy areas
• Emptying bins, wiping surfaces, mopping floors and replenishing supplies
• Ensuring all cleaning tasks follow school health & safety procedures
• Working independently and following the site supervisor’s cleaning schedule

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience (school or SEND experience preferred but not essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Reliability, professionalism and the ability to work safely around children
• Comfortable working in environments supporting pupils with a variety of needs

What you can expect in return:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through our quick and efficient onboarding process
• An engaging, creative, and innovative curriculum
• Purposeful CPD opportunities tailored to SEND development

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct levels of Tax and National Insurance — with no hidden admin fees or unexpected deductions from your hard‑earned pay.

If you are interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this excellent opportunity.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.