Site Assistant

Two Gates Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 1EN

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796 - £26,824 FTE, actual £13,403 - £14,499 per annum

Site Assistant job summary

Two Gates Primary School is seeking to appoint a reliable, practical and hardworking Site Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented school environment and who enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

About the role

Working 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, the Site Assitant candidate will support the day-to-day running and maintenance of the school site, helping to ensure that the premises, grounds and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained.

Duties will include:

Carrying out general maintenance and repairs around the school site

Supporting the cleaning, upkeep and presentation of the school buildings and grounds

Undertaking routine checks and reporting any issues or defects

Setting up and moving furniture and equipment as required

Supporting the opening and closing of the school site and ensuring the premises are secure

Assisting with deliveries and contractors when required

Supporting health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors

Responding positively to the day-to-day needs of the school and carrying out other reasonable duties as required

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Is practical, reliable and takes pride in their work

Has good general maintenance and DIY skills

Is able to work independently and use their initiative

Has good organisational skills and a flexible approach

Is able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors

Understands the importance of health and safety within a school environment

Is approachable, helpful and committed to supporting the wider school community

Previous experience of working in a school or similar environment would be desirable, although a positive attitude, practical skills and a willingness to learn are equally important.

We offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and training

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Render, Office Manager, via email officetgs@twogates.staffs.sch.uk or call 01827 213855. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled

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 Two Gates Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-gates-primary-school

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