School Site Assistant

Description

Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced Site Assistant to start ASAP at a large school in the small heath area of Birmingham. This is a long term temporary position.

The Role

As a Caretaker/Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the Estates team to maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented campus environment. Working proactively within a reactive team, you will carry out a wide range of practical maintenance and caretaking duties, responding to the day-to-day needs of staff, students, contractors, and visitors across a large and busy campus.

Responsibilities

Supporting the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the campus

Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment tasks

Responding promptly to reactive maintenance requests from departments across the site

Working collaboratively with the Estates and Caretaking team to ensure the campus remains safe and operational

Assisting with site set-ups, parking arrangements, and operational support during large events

Maintaining good professional relationships with staff, contractors, and visitors

Responding effectively to emergency situations and unexpected site issues

Helping to ensure the campus remains clean, secure, and well-maintained at all times

Working proactively whilst managing a varied and physically demanding workloadRequirements

Previous experience working within an education environment (essential)

Experience providing practical site services to a range of customers

Experience working as part of a team to support projects and operational requirements

Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency or difficult situations

Good practical maintenance and repair skills

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and contractors

Reliable, proactive, and able to work using your own initiative

No formal qualifications are required

Current Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)

Able to start as soon as vetting is completeWhy work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven record of supporting both experienced support staff and education professionals. We provide ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and access to a wide network of schools and colleges across the local area.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS, Right to Work, reference checks, and any other vetting requirements relevant to the role. xjnqpsq

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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