Education First | Newbury | £135 per day | Secondary School | Immediate Start
Site Assistant Opportunity – Newbury
Education First is looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Site Assistant to join a secondary school in Newbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school site, carrying out general maintenance, porterage and site duties, while also supporting the school's transport service.
The Role
As a Site Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
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Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
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Supporting redecoration and upkeep of school buildings
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Helping maintain a safe and secure school site
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Setting up and moving furniture and equipment
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Assisting with room moves and school events
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Keeping external areas clean, safe and well maintained
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Carrying out litter picking and waste collection
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Supporting gritting and maintaining safe access routes during poor weather
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Helping keep drains and external areas free from obstruction
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Removing graffiti and dealing with other external maintenance issues
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Supporting the opening and closing of the school site
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Driving the school minibus when required
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
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Previous experience in premises, site maintenance or facilities
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Practical skills and the ability to carry out general repairs
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A good understanding of health and safety procedures
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A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
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Good organisational and time management skills
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The ability to work independently and use initiative
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A flexible approach to supporting the needs of the school
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A clean and valid driving licence with D1 entitlement
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A professional and reliable approach
Previous experience working within a school or education environment would be desirable.
Working Hours & Pay
Full-time
£135 per day
Secondary school in Newbury
Immediate start
The role may require some flexibility around site opening, closing, school events and lettings.
What You Can Expect From Education First
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Competitive daily rates
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Weekly pay
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A dedicated Education First consultant
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Ongoing support throughout your placement
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Opportunities across schools in the local area
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Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences
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Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities
Why Work With Education First?
At Education First, we want to build long-term relationships with our candidates rather than simply place you into the next available vacancy.
We'll take the time to understand your experience, skills and career goals before matching you with suitable opportunities. Our consultants provide ongoing support throughout your placement and are here to help from your first day onwards.
Interested?
If you're a practical, reliable and proactive Site Assistant looking for an opportunity within a secondary school in Newbury, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
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Salary description
£135.00 - £140.00 per day