Caretaker
Antingham and Southrepps Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8UG25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £13.28 Hourly
Caretaker job summary
Caretaker (Part Time)
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School is a beautiful rural village school with a small but very positive and friendly team of staff. We have just celebrated our 200 year anniversary, and are proud to still be in our original, listed historic building.
We are part of the Synergy Multi Academy Trust, federated with Foulsham Primary School, and are committed to working collaboratively to improve the education and the opportunities available for all of our children
We are currently looking for a Caretaker who can look after our Antingham & Southrepps site, unlocking and securing the building at the beginning and end of each day, and checking the safety and maintenance of the building.
We can offer you:
Full training and support from our Synergy Estates Team.
Friendly and supportive colleagues who are invested in our community.
A beautiful building and grounds to look after
In return we ask that you:
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, and are willing to find solutions to problems
Have practical skills to complete maintenance tasks
Are able to communicate well with colleagues, children and occasionally parents
Are happy to work in an environment where making improvements for children is always our priority
Can contribute to our whole school community
Salary: Scale C Point 3 - £13.28/hr
Hours: 10 hours a week - 7.15 - 8.15am, then 5.00 - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks). Occasional overtime may also be available.
Hoursvailable.
We welcome visits to our school so you can get to know us. Please call Lynne in our office to arrange this. You are also welcome to call Catherine Ogle or Sian Gowland for an informal chat about the role on 01263 833282.
Closing date: 9th November 2026. However, we would like to appoint someone as soon as possible, and therefore will consider every application as it arrives to interview immediately.
Please be aware that Synergy Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References will be sought and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Antingham and Southrepps Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 37 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School and Nursery
Learning Support Assistant (1:1) Vacancy
Learning Support Assistant 1:1 (8.30am-3.30pm including daily lunchtimes- 3 days a week)
Part-Time (Fixed Term with the view to becoming permanent) Position for Spring & Summer Term (February 2024 to August 2024)
Scale D point range 5 – 6
We are seeking to appoint someone to provide 1-1 support for a Year 6 child with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Purpose of the Role:
To assist in the support and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs within the school and to support the learning of all pupils as directed by the class teacher/SENDCO in order to maximise children’s potential.
Responsibilities
Supporting the pupil:
• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school
• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
• To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
For example: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the pupil is able to use necessary equipment Motivating and encouraging the pupil/s
• Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as writing tasks
• Helping pupil/s to concentrate on and finish work set
• Attending to pupils’ personal and health needs
• Developing appropriate resources to support the pupil/s
• Assisting in the management of pupils’ social interactions and behaviour
• To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the classroom
• To manage pupil/s as advised by the school
• To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem
• To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s support plan or EHCP
Supporting the SENDCo and Class Teacher
• To assist the SENDCO to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the classroom or in a 1:1 situation
• To maintain systems of recording and monitoring of pupils’ progress
• To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties and/ or progress to the SENDCO and Class teacher
• To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as requested by the SENDCO
• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENDCO and class teacher
• To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum
• To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the class teacher
Supporting the school
• Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
• To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
• To participate in relevant professional development
• To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
• To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
• To cover break and lunch duties if required
• To complete any other task as directed by the head teacher/ SENDCO.
Health, safety and discipline
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Follow the Child protection and safeguarding expectations as set by the DSL and in line with school policies ensuring children and staff are safe.
Personal and professional conduct
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
Other
• To participate in the appraisal process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To complete any other duties commensurate with the post, as directed by the Headteacher.
The School
Antingham & Southrepps is a village school set in the beautiful village of Southrepps, which is an easy commute to Norwich from Gunton Station. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school, where children are happy, well-behaved and have a desire to learn. The teaching staff are resilient and dedicated and the school is focused on the professional development of all staff and the well-being of our children.
We genuinely believe that all our children have infinite potential and it is our job to unleash it. We are passionate about making a difference for all our pupils and require a like-minded leader to join us in this quest.
We are fully committed to the professional growth of our colleagues and in this role you will be invited to participate in a series of CPD events, leading to your rapid development as an innovative and highly effective leader. Those with an ambition to develop these skills and to grow as a future leader should be especially keen to apply.
Our Trust
Antingham & Southrepps is a part of Synergy, a successful Multi-Academy Trust which is fully committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. The Trust was initially established in 2015. Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises of fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. All of the schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils.
Why choose us?
The staff at Antingham & Southrepps are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our children. All staff who work here promote our ethos, vision and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of the children.
We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable all our children to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our teachers and teaching assistants to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment. We are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all children enjoy learning and surpass expectations.
We would love to meet you and show you around the school or chat on the phone about the post. If you would like to arrange a visit or a phone call, please contact the school office: 01263 833282
Closing date: Monday 8th January 2024, 9:00am
Shortlisting: Monday 8th January 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Applications: Completed applications should be returned by email to school.
Antingham & Southrepps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
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