Premises Assistant

Job Title Premises Assistant Salary £27,825-£30,314 pa FTE plus interrupted lunch allowance of £915.75 pa Pension Employer Pension Contributions of 20.5% (LGPS) Hours 37 hours per week, all year round 8am-4pm Monday - Friday Wilmington Primary School is a one form entry school, which is in the heart of the village. Children, staff, parents, governors and volunteers agree that our strength is our community spirit, which creates a caring, supportive and happy environment. We have high achieving children, and we aim to inspire all, staff, governors and children, to reach their full potential. The children are exceptionally well-behaved children. We are looking to welcome a Premises Assistant. To support in the day to day operations, maintenance, and security of the school site, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors at all times. Working as part of a supportive and community-focused team, the Premises Assistant will undertake a wide range of practical duties, including basic maintenance, compliance checks, site security, and event support, contributing directly to the smooth and efficient operation of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual who takes pride in their work and has a strong commitment to high standards of health & safety and safeguarding. The role requires good practical/DIY skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the school environment. A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role, along with a willingness to undertake further training, including minibus driver training. Assessment Process Candidates will be shortlisted in line with the requirements outlined in the Person Specification. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a selection process which will include a practical skills assessment based on key elements of the role, followed by a panel interview. This process is designed to ensure candidates have the practical ability, knowledge, and approach required to succeed in this important role within the school community. Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you : As well as offering a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, the Trust offers modern facilities; allocated parking space and use of the gym on two of our sites. You will be joining an Academy Trust already established in developing practitioners, and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression and to advance your career with us. A significant reward of working within our Trust schools is that you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented, engaged and motivated students and staff in the country. Our common values of respect, integrity, determination, equality of opportunity and self management instil in our students a strong work ethic and our supportive culture provides what m