Site Assistant

Site Assistant (Part-Time) 25 hours per week | Term time + INSET days | £15,088 actual salary We are looking for a reliable and proactive Site Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of our school. Working closely with the Site Manager and the wider team, you’ll help ensure the site is safe, secure, clean, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks Securing the premises, including locking up and alarm procedures Supporting school events (set-up, clear-down, porterage) Maintaining cleanliness of the grounds and buildings Responding to site issues and health & safety checks Assisting with lunchtime duties and occasional first aid (training provided) About you: Practical, hands-on, and able to carry out physical tasks Friendly, dependable, and a strong team player Able to work independently and respond to issues proactively Flexible to support occasional events and out-of-hours needs This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Hours: Monday-Friday, 1pm-6pm (term time only + 5 INSET days) Flexibility required for occasional events and weekend cover. Join us and help create a safe, positive space where our school community can thrive. What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support. Competitive salary Enrolment into the local government pension scheme Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment. Guaranteed Personal day - 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want. Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning. Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support. Sale High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as well as a media check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974