Site Assistant

Hours

20 hours per week, Term time only plus 13 days (190 working days)

This role is offered on a 20-hour per week basis and provides flexible working arrangements, offering an excellent opportunity to achieve a positive work-life balance while meeting the needs of the academy. The specific working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.

You will play a central role in maintaining an exceptional outdoor environment, ensuring our grounds are safe, welcoming, and well cared for, enhancing the daily experience of pupils, staff, and visitors.

Through hands‑on gardening and groundskeeping, you will make a visible impact on the life of the school – maintaining lawns, caring for planted areas, and keeping outdoor spaces safe, tidy, and appealing throughout the year. Your work will help create an environment the whole school community can enjoy and take pride in.

Alongside your outdoor responsibilities, you will work as part of a dedicated site team, supporting the wider upkeep of the school and helping to ensure internal areas remain safe, clean, and well presented.

With a proactive and self‑motivated approach, you will take ownership of your work, identifying areas for improvement and responding effectively to maintain high standards across the site. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, your initiative and attention to detail will be key to sustaining a high‑quality environment.

• Varied and active work – A hands‑on role with a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks.
• A supportive culture – A collaborative, welcoming team and approachable leadership who value your voice and wellbeing.
• Enrichment and experience – Opportunities to take part in trips, clubs, and community projects that enrich school life.
• A competitive offer – National pay scale salary, supported by a generous employer pension contribution and other benefits such as access to on‑site electric car charging.

• Submit your completed application form to recruitmentnitymat.org.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a practical task.

September 1st 2026

8am, Monday July 13th 2026

w/c Monday July 13th 2026

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.