Site Assistant

Two Gates Primary School (ATLP); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Employee benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Two Gates Primary School is seeking a reliable, practical Site Assistant to join our friendly team. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment and supporting a hands-on, varied workload.

The post is 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day (2pm to 6pm). You will carry out general maintenance, assist with cleaning and presentation, and help with deliveries, security checks and health and safety procedures to keep pupils and staff safe.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and repairs is advantageous.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Good communication with staff, pupils and visitors is important.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the site.
• Support cleaning, upkeep and presentation of buildings and grounds.
• Undertake routine checks and report issues or defects.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment as required.
• Assist with opening/closing and site security.
• Support deliveries and contractors when required.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

General maintenance

DIY skills

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

Two Gates Primary School is seeking to appoint a reliable, practical and hardworking Site Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented school environment and who enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

About the role

Working 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day (2pm to 6pm), the Site Assistant candidate will support the day-to-day running and maintenance of the school site, helping to ensure that the premises, grounds and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained.

Duties will include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs around the school site
• Supporting the cleaning, upkeep and presentation of the school buildings and grounds
• Undertaking routine checks and reporting any issues or defects
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment as required
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school site and ensuring the premises are secure
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors when required
• Supporting health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors
• Responding positively to the day-to-day needs of the school and carrying out other reasonable duties as required

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is practical, reliable and takes pride in their work
• Has good general maintenance and DIY skills
• Is able to work independently and use their initiative
• Has good organisational skills and a flexible approach
• Is able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
• Understands the importance of health and safety within a school environment
• Is approachable, helpful and committed to supporting the wider school community

Previous experience of working in a school or similar environment would be desirable, although a positive attitude, practical skills and a willingness to learn are equally important.

We offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high-quality CPD and training
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled