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Site Assistant

Woodeaton Manor School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TS

This job expired on 17 November 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP (subject to the completion of all necessary checks)

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 28,998.92 - 31,420.54

Site Assistant job summary

About us

At Woodeaton Manor School, we believe every young person deserves a safe, supportive environment where they can flourish—academically, socially and emotionally. As a special school for ages 7–16, we support around 80 pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and often present with complex emotional, social or mental health needs. 

We are proud to provide specialist day provision that builds resilience, confidence and personal growth. Our dedicated staff team work closely with pupils, families and external partners to create bespoke, holistic learning pathways, grounded in empathy, consistency and high expectations. 

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and joining a school committed to meaningful transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Main purpose

The Site Assistant is responsible for supporting the Estates and Facilities Manager in:

• Helping to maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Assisting with cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance, porterage, and minor repairs.
• Promoting health and safety across the school.

In return we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

·        A range of staff benefits including

·        one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees),

·        access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·        workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

·        Free eye test for DSE users

·        Free flu vaccinations

• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• A positive and friendly working environment

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

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

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About Woodeaton Manor School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 18
• Size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodeaton Manor School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodeaton-manor-school-oxford

At Woodeaton, we are proud to be part of The Propeller Academy Trust, working together to ensure that every young person is supported to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school is a nurturing and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

We specialise in providing a supportive learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every member of staff is committed to understanding the individual strengths and challenges of our pupils, and to tailoring learning so that each child experiences success and develops confidence in themselves.

Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and flexible, designed not only to meet academic goals but also to equip pupils with the skills they need for life beyond school. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and look forward to a positive future.

As part of The Propeller Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration with other schools who share our vision and values. This partnership enables us to draw on a wide range of expertise, resources, and opportunities, further enriching the experiences we can offer our pupils.

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