Site Assistant

Leedon Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 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: £13.48 Hourly

Site Assistant job summary

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Carry out cleaning work to the standard required by the Authority and as instructed by the Site Agent, Business Manager or Head Teacher.

To assist the Site Agent in his recognised duties in respect of compliance, security of premises, heating and lighting, cleaning, and porterage

To report to the Site Agent or Business Manager matters that are likely to affect their work or any repairs or maintenance work required.

Maintain hand tools and equipment as instructed in good working condition.

Carry out handyperson tasks in respect of minor or temporary repairs

To assume the responsibilities of the Site Agent, where applicable, in his absence and act as keyholder in his absence.

To be aware of and adhere to all Council procedures on health and safety, including asbestos procedures.

To attend all essential Health and safety training courses (including training on asbestos procedures).

To undertake lettings, as required.

To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.

We would carry out a DBS check as part of our recruitment process and our safegaurding procedures.

Hours/Days:

10 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (2.5hrs a day).

Days and times to be agreed with candidate

Pay:

Point 4 NJC scale - £13.48 per hour

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Leedon Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leedon Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leedon-lower-school

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