Site Support Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harbour Schools Partnership is seeking a Site Support Assistant at Woodwater Academy to provide short-term, practical site support, ensuring a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

Responsibilities include waste management, site tidying, basic grounds maintenance, manual handling and helping with simple set-ups for activities, all carried out as part of a supportive team. DBS disclosure is required and English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of caretaking
• Trustworthy, hardworking and takes pride in their work
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
• Is well organised and can multi-task

Responsibilities

• Waste management – placing bins out for collection, returning them afterwards, and keeping waste areas tidy.
• Site tidying – sweeping paths, litter picking, and ensuring communal areas remain presentable.
• Basic grounds maintenance – trimming back low vegetation, light gardening, and general outdoor upkeep.
• Manual handling – moving classroom resources, small furniture items, and equipment as directed.
• General assistance – supporting simple set-ups for school activities and keeping storage areas organised

Skills

Caretaking experience

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Initiative

Job description

Working Pattern: This is a casual position

Woodwater Academy are looking for a hardworking Site Support Assistant to join our school community.

About the Role

The main purpose of the job is to provide short‑term, practical site support to maintain a safe, clean, and well‑presented school environment. This role is limited to low‑risk, non‑technical caretaking tasks.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Waste management - placing bins out for collection, returning them afterwards, and keeping waste areas tidy.
• Site tidying - sweeping paths, litter picking, and ensuring communal areas remain presentable.
• Basic grounds maintenance - trimming back low vegetation, light gardening, and general outdoor upkeep.
• Manual handling - moving classroom resources, small furniture items, and equipment as directed.
• General assistance - supporting simple set‑ups for school activities and keeping storage areas organised.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

Has experience of caretaking

Is trustworthy, hardworking and takes pride in their work

Works well as part of a team and shows initiative

Is well organised, and has the ability to multi-task

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment for our school community.

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and want to contribute to a vibrant school setting, we would love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 29th September 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 5th October 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.