Site Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: Site Assistant 

Grade: Scale 3 – 4, points 5 – 11 

Hours: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday,  full time all year, rota between 7.00am and 7.00pm

Actual salary: £25583 - £28142 

Responsible to: Site Manager 

Duties and responsibilities

General duties:

• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the Site Manager
• Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, assist in arranging any larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
• Carry out checks on minibuses as required
• Carry out some grounds maintenance as required
• Work will / may have to be conducted in all weather conditions

Cleaning

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels
• Undertake cleaning duties which occur during the school day which cannot be left for cleaning staff

Security

• Maintain the security of the school premises as a key holder 
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned
• Advise the Business Manager on all matters relating to school security and safety 

Health and safety

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation 
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, minibuses, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Site Manager
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions including gritting/salting paths and carparks
• In the absence of the Site Manager, assist members of the team follow health and safety procedures
• Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work

Responsibilities

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school and promote the college’s approach to inclusion so that all members of our community feel welcome and valued
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Maintain all external areas to a very high standard
• Clear litter from college grounds and empty bins as required
• This work requires normal physical effort with periods of substantial effort; or normal physical effort occasionally in awkward postures or prolonged effort in a constrained position involving considerable manual dexterity
• This work includes significant elements of inside or outside work involving some exposure to moderate noise, heat, cold, disagreeable or difficult surroundings or conditions

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 10.00am Wednesday 15 April 2026. Please email completed applications to ktaylor@blessededward.co.uk before the closing date.