Site Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a reliable Site Assistant to join our Site Team. This role ensures the school remains clean, safe and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors. You will be involved in opening and closing buildings, minor repairs and supporting health and safety procedures.

We expect a proactive, independent worker who can flex schedules to meet school needs and work well with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment for the whole school community.

Qualifications

• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Good team player with a positive attitude.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills desirable.
• Willingness to adapt to school needs, including flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep, cleanliness, and security of the school site.
• Opening and closing the school buildings on a rotational basis (6:30am opening, 6:00pm closing).
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with site security and health & safety procedures.
• Setting up rooms and spaces for school events and activities.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the school.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Building Control

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Team player

Maintenance basics

DIY skills

Independent work

Job description

Salary £26,427 to £26,847 Per year

Basis Full time

Site Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading 29/11/2026

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Job details

Salary £26,427 to £26,847 Per year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Permanent / Full-Time Job category/type Cleaning, Education, Schools, Youth Work Date posted 04/11/2026 Job reference SCH3558

Job description

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Site Assistant to join our Site Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly environment, ensuring the school remains a clean, safe, and well-maintained space for students, staff, and visitors.

• Supporting the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school site.
• Opening and closing the school buildings on a rotational basis (6:30am opening, 6:00pm closing).
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with site security and health & safety procedures.
• Setting up rooms and spaces for school events and activities.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the school.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHHH and Building Control

About You:

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills are desirable.
• Willingness to adapt to the needs of the school, including occasional flexibility with working hours.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and making a real difference to the school environment, we would love to hear from you! Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop. It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.