Site Support Assistant

Trinity School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant all-age special school in Greater London is seeking a proactive Site Support Assistant to maintain school premises. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates have premises maintenance experience and problem-solving skills. This role is full-time, offering opportunities for training in a supportive environment committed to safeguarding children. Enhanced DBS check required. Apply via the school website, CVs will not be accepted.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive working environment

Make a real difference in the school community

Qualifications

• Previous experience in premises maintenance and handyman tasks.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• A proactive, reliable team player with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general premises maintenance and repairs.
• Support cleaning and upkeep of external areas.
• Assist with porterage duties and room set-ups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support security and site safety, including key-holding duties.

Skills

Premises maintenance experience

Basic repairs and maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Job description

Site Support Assistant

Contract: Full-time, 52 weeks a year, including school holidays

35 hours a week – Monday to Friday (shifts: working hours to be confirmed)

Salary: Scale 4 – £30,288

Closing date: 4th February 2026

Interviews W/B: 9th February 2026

Trinity School is a vibrant, modern, all‑age special school for students aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of learning needs, including moderate, severe, profound, and complex difficulties. A significant number of our pupils are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

As our school expands, we are looking for a proactive and skilled Site Support Assistant to join our dedicated site team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our school remains safe, clean, and well‑maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The Role

As a Site Support Assistant, you will work as part of an already established and supportive team, playing a key role in maintaining the school premises and grounds. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general premises maintenance and repairs
• Supporting cleaning and upkeep of external areas
• Assisting with porterage duties and room set‑ups
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Supporting security and site safety, including occasional key‑holding duties

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in premises maintenance and handyman tasks
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• A proactive, reliable team player with good problem‑solving skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a school environment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and overtime

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing team during an exciting school expansion
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development – make a real difference in a school community that values your contribution
• Enhanced DBS check required as part of our commitment to safeguarding children

Visits are welcomed to the school prior to application and interview. Please contact [e-mail].

All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies. CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted.

Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews.

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches and their referees will be contacted prior to the interview. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.