Site Assistant

Brooke Weston Trust; Geddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Health plan

Online GP

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Breakfast & lunch

Job summary

Brooke Weston Trust is seeking a Site Assistant to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. You will support the Site Supervisor and estates team with buildings and grounds upkeep, safety checks and incident response, ensuring facilities are ready for high-quality teaching.

This hands-on role rewards reliability and a positive attitude, with opportunities to develop practical skills across the school campus and to contribute to a professional, collaborative Trust

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or site work is advantageous.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, reliable and motivated by serving others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep of buildings and grounds to keep facilities welcoming and functional.
• Support health and safety compliance activities and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the presentation and security of the site and respond to issues quickly.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Practical skills

Problem solving

Organised

Job description

As a Site Assistant, you will play an important part in creating the safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment that enables students and staff to succeed every day. Your contribution will help ensure that the school remains a place where learning can flourish, barriers to achievement are removed and everyone feels supported to do their best. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys being part of a team and wants to make a visible difference within a school community. Working alongside colleagues across the school and wider Brooke Weston Trust, you will help provide the high-quality environment that supports students in gaining the qualifications, skills and self-belief that become their tickets for life. If you are proactive, reliable and motivated by serving others, this role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation committed to raising achievement, supporting communities and transforming educational outcomes for young people.

About the Role

As a Site Assistant, you will be part of the team responsible for creating a safe, secure and well-maintained environment where students and staff can thrive. Your work will make a direct contribution to the day-to-day experience of the school community, helping to ensure that facilities and grounds are welcoming, functional and ready to support high-quality teaching and learning. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines practical maintenance and site support with a strong customer-focused approach. Working closely with the Site Supervisor and wider estates team, you will assist with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, help address maintenance issues, support health and safety compliance activities and contribute to the overall presentation and security of the site. No two days are the same, and you will play an important role in ensuring the school operates smoothly and efficiently. Success in this role means taking pride in maintaining high standards, responding proactively to issues and helping to create an environment where learning can take place without unnecessary disruption. You will be practical, reliable and organised, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to delivering excellent service are just as important as previous maintenance or site experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Brooke Weston Trust, working alongside dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to high expectations, collaboration and removing barriers to learning so that every student can achieve their full potential. Be part of something bigger At Brooke Weston Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives. Our purpose is to give every child and young person the knowledge, qualifications, confidence, character and opportunities that become their tickets for life. Each of our schools has its own identity, shaped by the community it serves, while benefiting from being part of a connected and collaborative Trust. Together, we share ideas, expertise and opportunities so that our pupils, colleagues and schools can flourish. Whatever your role, you will be part of a wider team united by a shared purpose. Whether you work directly with pupils or support their education in another way, your contribution helps to create the experiences and opportunities every child deserves. A simple question guides our decisions and keeps children at the centre of our work: Is this good enough for our children? A place to belong, grow and make a difference Our people are central to everything we achieve. We want every colleague to feel that they belong, are valued for their contribution and are supported to build a fulfilling career. As part of our Trust, you will have opportunities to develop your expertise, learn with and from colleagues across our schools and central teams, contribute your ideas and explore future career opportunities. You will be part of a professional community that shares knowledge, celebrates success and works together to make a lasting difference to children, families and communities. We are committed to creating positive and inclusive working environments built on trust, respect and shared responsibility. We want colleagues to feel supported to do their best work, encouraged to develop and confident that their contribution matters.

What we can offer you

Creating tickets for life for our children begins with attracting, developing and supporting great people. We want Brooke Weston Trust to be a place where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Alongside the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and future.

Supporting your health and wellbeing

• One wellbeing day each year, in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
• A healthcare cash plan, helping with the cost of a range of everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to an online GP.
• Employee discounts with a variety of local and national retailers, including discounts on shopping, dining, health and beauty, days out and holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch during term time, when working in one of our Trust schools.

Investing in your future

• Generous pension provision through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on your role, including valuable life cover and ill-health protection.
• Generous annual leave for eligible support colleagues, starting at 25 days each year, plus bank holidays, with an additional three days after five years' service.
• The opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year.
• Payment of professional subscription or membership fees, where membership of a professional body is required for your role.

Helping you belong, grow and develop

• High-quality training and professional development through the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Opportunities to learn with and from colleagues across our schools and central teams.
• Professional networks that encourage collaboration, shared learning and the exchange of expertise.
• Opportunities to develop your strengths, broaden your experience and explore future career pathways across the Trust.
• The support of ambitious and collaborative colleagues who share high standards and expectations for our pupils and one another.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from people with different experiences, identities and perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, individual differences are valued and colleagues have equitable opportunities to contribute, develop and progress. We make employment decisions fairly and do not tolerate unlawful discrimination. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can support you.