Contract Type: Part-time, temporary or permanent contract
Start Date: 02/11/2026
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £17,712 - £18,670
Salary depends on experience and relevant qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial maintenance or caretaking experience and/or relevant training.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only (part-time working days to be confirmed)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Put your practical skills to work in a supportive specialist school in Hertfordshire. As Site Assistant, you will help keep the school safe, welcoming and ready for learning each day.
Working alongside the Site Manager, you will carry out minor repairs, painting, grounds care and general maintenance. You will also prepare rooms for events, support site security and respond to urgent issues, bringing a practical approach to changing priorities.
This varied role suits someone reliable and proactive who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a busy school community.
Requirements:
Experience in general maintenance, caretaking or a similar role.
A full UK driving licence.
Practical DIY skills, including minor repairs and painting.
An understanding of health and safety and safe manual handling.
A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, painting and caretaking tasks.
Keep buildings, grounds and access routes clean and safe.
Check doors, windows and alarms, reporting hazards promptly.
Set up rooms for meetings, events and after-school activities.
Receive deliveries and safely move furniture and equipment.
Support contractor access and respond to urgent site issues.
Our client can offer you:
Varied, practical work within a supportive specialist school.
Training and professional development.
Staff wellbeing support, including access to a doctor, counselling and physiotherapy.
A staff attendance reward scheme.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
School staff benefits are subject to contract type and scheme eligibility.
Why work via Teach-Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employer
Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£17712.00 - £18670.00 per year