Site Assistant at Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Ryder Academy in St Albans is seeking a Site Assistant to join our premises team. The role is 37 hours per week throughout the year, with shifts Monday to Thursday 12:00–20:00 and Friday 11:00–18:30, starting ASAP. You will help maintain school buildings and grounds to a high standard, indoors and outdoors, working alongside staff, pupils and visitors.

Training to drive a minibus may be provided. We are an equal opportunities employer within the Scholars\' Education Trust, offering

Qualifications

• Demonstrates practical skills with a proactive attitude.
• Interest in maintaining school buildings and grounds.
• Willingness to be trained as a minibus driver if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Work indoors and outdoors alongside pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support the premises team and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Practical skills

Proactive attitude

Interest in maintenance

Job description

About this Role

Samuel Ryder Academy - StAlbans

Site Assistant

37 hours per week - All yearround (52 weeks per year)

Hours of work: Monday -Thursday 12.00 - 20.00, Friday 11.00 - 18.30

Salary Scale: H3

Actual salary: £27,180 perannum

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an enthusiastic andpractical person for the role of Site Assistant at Samuel Ryder Academy.

Essential

• You need to have good practical skills, aproactive attitude, and an interest in maintaining our school buildings andgrounds to the highest standard.


• You will need to enjoy working indoors andoutdoors alongside young people, staff and visitors.


• Be trained as, or be willing to be trained asa minibus driver

Previous experience in a similar role isdesirable however most important is a positive and hardworking attitude andwillingness to learn.

You will be joining a hard-working, skilledand experienced premises team, which is part of the Scholars' EducationTrust.

We are a supportive employer with excellenttraining and personal development opportunities.

Diversity

The Scholars' Education Trust is fully committed to theprinciples of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want toattract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring ourstaff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9am 19th October 2026

Interview: TBC

Scholars' Education Trust is an equalopportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteersto share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo childprotection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosureand Barring Service.

Declaration of criminaloffences

The trust is required togive you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions,reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form bythe school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will berequired to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically meanthat you cannot be appointed but it may do so.