Site Assistant

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ME days

CPD available

Free flu vaccinations

Free eye tests

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an Assistant Site Controller to help maintain a safe, secure and well‑functioning school environment. This hands-on role involves supporting the Site Manager and Operations Manager across school buildings, grounds and facilities, including regular maintenance, safety checks and coordination with contractors.

You will assist with health and safety tasks such as fire alarm testing, PAT testing, keeping the Fire Safety Logbook and ensuring the school minibus is

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on maintenance ability.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of premises, grounds and equipment to maintain a clean and secure environment.
• Carry out maintenance works and support refurbishment projects with contractors.
• Assist with routine health and safety checks (fire alarm testing, PAT testing) and upkeep of safety logs and transport (minibus).

Job description

Join our dedicated team as a Assistant Site Controller, where you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-functioning environment. This hands on role offers varied responsibilities, working closely with the Site Manager and Operations Manager to ensure our school buildings, grounds, and facilities are well maintained., Maintenance & Security - Carry out regular inspections of the premises, grounds, and equipment, helping to maintain a clean and secure environment. Complete maintenance works as required. Work alongside contractors to complete maintenance tasks, works, and refurbishment projects., Health & Safety Compliance - Assist with routine safety checks, including fire alarm testing, PAT testing, maintaining the Fire Safety Logbook and care of the school minibus, ensuring they are well-maintained and roadworthy., Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• We operate a system of 'ME days' allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children's sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
  
  A full driving license (D1 category desirable or willingness to train) as you may be required to support students and staff travel.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and maintenance tasks.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety regulations (or a willingness to learn).
• An approachable, dependable team player who builds positive relationships with staff, students, and contractors.
  
  Newly opened in September 2023, Oak Tree School, based in Winnersh, is an exciting collaborative project which will provide a safe and happy learning environment for 150 learners from Year 1 to Year 13, with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated complex needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
These children and young people have boundless potential so, at the heart of Oak Tree School's provision, will be a rich and stimulating curriculum, specialist personal development education and targeted therapeutic programmes delivered by talented and specialist staff. The impetus for this project has been a partnership between Brighter Futures for Children, Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council as part of their commitment to providing additional special school places for local children close to their own communities. Community, inclusion and respect are key Maiden Erlegh Trust values and they underpin our vision for Oak Tree School. As the project progresses, we will continue work with our partners and listen to parents and children to realise our vision. Only in this way can we meet the needs of every child and help each one to reach their potential. Linked to our community values, the school will also offer a range of outreach programmes to support SEND pupils in mainstream schools. We have developed a Trust wide Special & AP Hub, providing opportunities to connect with staff members in our specialist settings, where we collaborate, learn and innovate together. The mission is to enhance the quality of education and support we provide to students with diverse needs. We encourage open communication, empathy, and respect, at all levels, as we believe that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is essential for growth and development.