Site Assistant

Pajes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Akiva School in London is seeking a part-time Site Assistant to support the Site Manager and help maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The role involves assisting with day-to-day maintenance tasks and contributing to a positive school atmosphere.

We are looking for a highly-motivated team player with reliability, good communication and a proactive approach. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will be

Job description

Job Category: Non-Teaching Staff

Location: London

Are you an active person with an interest in handywork and maintenance? Do you have a wish to support an engaging, exciting learning environment? Do you have an interest in working in a busy, nurturing primary school?

If so, Akiva is looking to appoint a part time Site Assistant to help the Site Manager.

Akiva is a welcoming school and we like to ensure that our children, parents and staff are happy and feel supported. One of the many positive features of our school is the strong sense of community which is linked to our deep-rooted ethos in which excellent relationships exist and where children are well behaved and love learning. Our pupils deserve the best and we are committed to providing outstanding education and memorable experiences for every child to enable them to be responsible, kind, confident and independent learners.

If you are highly-motivated, a good team player with drive, enthusiasm, self-motivation and integrity and have high expectations of yourself and of others, as well as a good sense of humour, good communication skills and know how to use your initiative then.

You will be working as part of a successful team who are passionate about providing the very best experience for the pupils at their schools.

We welcome applicants from all faiths.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit at Akiva or if you have any questions about the post then please e-mail Suzy Osborne (School Business Manager) on [e-mail] or phone the school on 0208 349 4980.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Akiva School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013 and 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out, two references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

The school complies with the DBS code of practice and has aDBS Policy which outlines the policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. Shortlisted candidates will berequired to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and do not need to be disclosed – these offences will also not be taken into account by the school.

Akiva School
80 East End Road
London
N3 2SY
https://akivaschool.org