Site Assistant - Talbot Primary School

Our ideal candidate will have some basic experience of grounds and maintenance duties. However, full training will be given and willingness to learn will be key to this role. Under the direction of the Site Manager, you will be expected to assist in the day‑day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school. You will be a key holder and responsible for the security of the school.

An apprenticeship can be considered for the right candidate and further professional development and career opportunities will be available to the right candidate both within the school and the wider Hamwic Education Trust.

• Assist with general maintenance of the school
• Ensure the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene
• Adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
• Willingness to learn new tasks and ability to work independently
• A flexible individual who can deal with ad hoc tasks on a regular basis
• Commitment to improving the school site for the benefit of our pupils
• A good understanding of safeguarding

The job holder will be a key holder. There will be some lone working as part of this role.

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• Networking groups for Site Teams
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members