Site Assistant
North Star 240°, Bristol, BS11 0QA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 October 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
- £24,343.00 - £25,983.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Assistant job summary
About the role
We are looking for a handy, practical Site Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly team on a permanent contract.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person keeping our school safe, welcoming and running smoothly for our pupils and staff. Working closely with our Estates Team across the Trust, your main duties will include:
General DIY & Maintenance: Handling everyday repairs, fixing fixtures, and taking care of basic plumbing, electrics, or carpentry tasks.
Security & Keyholding: locking up the school buildings, setting alarms, and making sure the site is secure.
Grounds & Safety Checks: Doing daily walks to check the building, clearing drains, managing grit/snow in the winter, and running simple safety checks (like fire alarms and water testing).
Supervising & Caretaking: Liaise with contractors and cleaners, portering, restocking, moving furniture around when needed, and keeping things clean and tidy.
f Hours of work: Monday 7am to 12.45pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7am to 12.15, Friday 7am to 4pm.
About you
You don’t need a background in education to succeed here—we are looking for reliable tradespeople, handypersons, or DIY enthusiasts who take pride in a job well done.
The successful candidate will:
have solid experience or skills in building maintenance, plumbing, electrics, gardening, or cleaning. A specific trade qualification is a great bonus, but not essential.
be energetic, motivated, and completely comfortable working on your own initiative without someone looking over your shoulder.
be approachable, friendly, and ready to build good working relationships with school staff and the wider trust team.
have a sensible approach to health and safety, and you're comfortable following straightforward safety procedures.
be suitable to work around children and young people (the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check).
You will be part of:
An exciting and innovative development of a Primary and Secondary learning community
A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
A caring and inclusive ethos
A school which has supportive Governors and Parents with high expectations of the school
Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
North Star Academy Trust 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 appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
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 North Star 240°
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Size
- 75 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- North Star 240° website
North Star 240° is the secondary provision of North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.
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