Site Assistant - Oakmeadow Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £13.26–£13.47 per hour

32 hours per week, term time plus 4

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support includingCounselling

Welcoming, values-led school community

Job summary

Oakmeadow Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a hands-on Site Assistant to keep the school safe, secure and welcoming for over 480 pupils each day. You will help with repairs, site maintenance and support school events.

In this role you will perform security checks, assist with educational visits and ensure the site is well looked after. A full UK driving licence and practical DIY skills are required; 32 hours per week during term time plus 4 weeks, with professional development on offer.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance or DIY skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliability and initiative.
• A team player who enjoys helping others.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and site maintenance.
• Support school events and security checks.
• Assist with educational visits and site activities.
• Ensure site is safe, secure and welcoming for pupils.

Skills

Maintenance skills

DIY abilities

Reliability

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Site Assistant

School name: Oakmeadow Primary School
Address: Longmeadow, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Sy3 0NU
Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.oakmeadowprimary.co.uk

Be the person who keeps our school thriving.

Do you take pride in fixing things, solving problems and creating spaces that people love to be in?

We're looking for a hands-on, dependable Site Assistant to help keep our vibrant school safe, secure and welcoming for more than 480 children every day. This is far more than a maintenance role. You'll be a valued member of our school community, helping to create an environment where children can learn, grow and flourish.

What Makes This Role Special?

• Every day is different
• Be part of a friendly and supportive school family
• Enjoy a role where your work genuinely matters
• Help create a safe and inspiring environment for children
• Access excellent training, development and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to grow your career within The Marches Academy Trust

The Role

From carrying out repairs and site maintenance to supporting school events, security checks and helping with educational visits, you'll play a vital role behind the scenes that keeps our school running smoothly.

Whether you're fixing a fence, setting up for a school celebration or ensuring our site is safe and secure, your contribution will have a direct impact on children's daily experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Practical maintenance or DIY skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Reliability and initiative
• A team player who enjoys helping others
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• £13.26 to £13.47 per hour (salary negotiable depending on experience)
• 32 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, physiotherapy and medical services
• A welcoming, values-led school community

Join a School Where Children Dream, Grow and Achieve Together

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters and no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interviews:Monday 12th October 2026

Help us create the safe, welcoming environment our children deserve.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

For further details about this vacancy please contact Elaine Fletcher, School Business Manager via emailing [e-mail] or calling 01743 875020 (Please note we do not accept CVs).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Attached documents

Site Assistant - Advert.pdf