Site Assistant

Claycots School; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YuLife wellbeing platform

Free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Claycots School in Slough is seeking a dedicated Site Assistant to join the premises team. You will help maintain buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard, supporting daily operations and pupil wellbeing.

We are looking for someone reliable, hands-on and solution‑focused who enjoys varied work in a busy school environment. The role includes teamwork with staff and opportunities for professional development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Maintenance or site services experience required.
• Experience caring for school facilities is a plus.
• Reliable and team‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to buildings and grounds.
• Assist with security and site management duties.
• Support day-to-day operation of the school facilities.

Skills

Maintenance background

Site services

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and flexible Site Assistant to join our hardworking premises team at Claycots School, a vibrant and inclusive primary school serving over 1,700 pupils across two campuses in the heart of Slough.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a maintenance or site services background who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments. As Site Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our school buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard, supporting both the day-to-day operation of the school and the wellbeing of our pupils, staff and visitors.

Working as part of a large and supportive team, you will undertake a range of maintenance, security and site management duties, responding positively to the needs of a busy school environment. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on, solution-focused and committed to providing an excellent service.

In return, Claycots School offers a welcoming and diverse community, excellent professional development opportunities, a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, access to the YuLife wellbeing and healthcare platform, free onsite parking and the opportunity to contribute to the success of a school that is ambitious for its pupils and staff.

This role would suit an individual who enjoys varied work, thrives in a team environment and is passionate about maintaining high-quality facilities that help children learn and succeed.