Site Assistant

The Chiltern School; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chiltern School is seeking a Site Assistant who helps keep the school environment clean, secure and safe for pupils, staff and visitors. You will work with the Site Agent and Operational Lead, handling manual tasks and supporting grounds maintenance to uphold hygiene and safety standards.

Joining a dedicated team, you will contribute to a positive, safe atmosphere on site and respond quickly to hygiene or safety issues as they arise, supporting the well-being of the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a safe, clean and secure school environment.
• Ability to respond quickly to hygiene or safety issues on site.
• Willingness to perform manual handling tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Agent and Operational Lead in keeping the school premises clean, secure and safe.
• Carry out tasks related to manual handling as part of daily duties.
• Support grounds maintenance and external areas to ensure a neat, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Respond promptly to hygiene or safety issues to maintain a safe setting.

Skills

Manual handling

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Job description

Salary: NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 5 / £26,785.14 per annum

We are looking for a Site Assistant who 'Dares to be different’.

You will assist the Site Agent and Operational Lead in maintaining a clean, secure, and safe environment across the school premises for pupils, staff, and visitors. This role involves manual handling, grounds maintenance, and responding to immediate hygiene or safety issues. You will be joining a fantastic team who go the extra mile for our amazing young people.

NJC Level 3A SEN Point 6-9 / £22,110.95 - -£23,187.42 per annum (based on 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days)