Site Assistant

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Shaw C of E Primary School is a friendly, caring school with high expectations, where success is richly celebrated. Our school is a Church of England Primary located in Melksham, Wiltshire and we are proud to provide a nurturing and enriching learning experience within a safe, Christian environment, where every student can flourish. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Shaw School is a popular and vibrant school where we strive to ‘Let Your Light Shine.’ We are very fortunate to have a wonderful school site and excellent buildings run by highly qualified and friendly staff. This, combined with an exciting curriculum, makes Shaw School the special community it is.

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Site Assistant we would like to join us will be:

• Flexible and dependable, able and willing to help at short notice with maintenance and security tasks such as locking or unlocking the site.
• An experienced handyperson able to undertake maintenance work such as redecoration, repair work, litter picking and general site maintenance.

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a…