Site Assistant (part time)

Two Gates Primary School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Employee benefits package

EAP and wellbeing days

CPD access

Job summary

Two Gates Primary School is seeking a reliable Site Assistant to join a friendly team. This role covers general maintenance, cleaning support, and site security in a hands-on capacity.

The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week (4 hours daily, 2pm–6pm) and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff, with opportunities for development and training.

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and takes pride in their work.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational skills with a flexible approach.
• Effective communication with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Understanding of health and safety in a school environment.
• Willingness to learn and support the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs around the school site.
• Supporting cleaning, upkeep and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking routine checks and reporting issues or defects.
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Support opening and closing the school site and ensuring premises are secure.
• Assisting with deliveries and contractor liaison as required.
• Supporting health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Practical

Reliable

Maintenance skills

DIY skills

Independent working

Communication

Education

Experience in school environment desirable

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:

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

About you

1. We are looking for someone who:
2. Is practical, reliable and takes pride in their work
3. Has good general maintenance and DIY skills
4. Is able to work independently and use their initiative
5. Has good organisational skills and a flexible approach
6. Is able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
7. Understands the importance of health and safety within a school environment
8. 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

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
3. Access to high-quality CPD and training
4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
5. A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
6. 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