School Site Assistant

Description:

Position: School Site Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 09/11/2026

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £26,847 to £27,600 per year

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next School Site Assistant role, where your work makes a visible difference each day? You will help keep a London Fringe school secure and ready for learning, from opening buildings to handling repairs and deliveries. This varied role suits someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in well-kept spaces.

As a School Site Assistant, you will check buildings and grounds, support the cleaning team and liaise with contractors when needed. You will also help maintain heating, lighting and security systems. If you enjoy solving problems and taking responsibility, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

· Practical experience of site maintenance, facilities work or a similar role

· Knowledge of workplace health and safety, including COSHH

· Ability to undertake physical tasks, including moving furniture and equipment

Key Responsibilities:

· Carry out School Site Assistant opening, locking and daily security checks

· Complete minor repairs and general maintenance across buildings and grounds

· Check for hazards and report serious concerns promptly

· Operate heating, lighting, security and alarm systems

· Receive deliveries, move equipment and prepare waste for collection

· Monitor cleaning work and liaise with site contractors when required

Our client can offer you:

· A varied working day across buildings and grounds

· Opportunities to use and develop practical maintenance skills

· Responsibility for work that supports the whole school community

· A supportive ethos and a structured working environment

· The chance to work alongside cleaning and site colleagues

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 employee

· Give you access for 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