At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with event setup, general maintenance, and ensure site security at Heathside School.
- Company: Heathside School in Weybridge is part of the Every Child Every Day Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Local Government Pension Scheme and comprehensive benefits including Cycle to Work scheme.
- Other info: Position is full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team in a vibrant school environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have practical maintenance experience and a full, clean driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 27634 - 29604 £ per year.
We are looking to appoint a Site Assistant to assist our busy Site Team in ensuring the school environment is clean, well maintained, safe and secure at all times. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy school environment and will be self‑motivated, reliable and hardworking.
Core responsibilities include:
- Event setup
- Moving furniture and equipment
- Carrying out general maintenance and cleaning tasks
- Opening and closing the site whilst ensuring the school premises remain safe and secure
Candidates must possess a full, clean driving licence.
Candidates should:
- Have practical maintenance, caretaking or site management experience, preferably within a school or similar environment.
- Be confident in carrying out a range of minor repairs, maintenance tasks and basic DIY duties.
- Have the ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to urgent maintenance issues and changing daily demands.
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of health and safety requirements and site security procedures.
- Show excellent attention to detail and take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site.
- Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to use initiative when dealing with unexpected situations.
- Be physically capable of undertaking manual handling tasks, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Be flexible in their approach to work and willing to support school events and lettings outside normal working hours when required.
- Be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment for the whole school community.
- Have basic IT skills for completing records, reporting maintenance issues and communicating effectively with colleagues.
Every Child Every Day Trust offers:
- Outstanding Local Government Pension Scheme, featuring generous employer contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Cycle to Work scheme and access to exclusive staff discounts
- Free on‑site parking for added convenience
- Exceptional support and career progression opportunities
- Priority school admissions for staff children: (after two years of permanent employment, in line with our admissions policy)
Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Closing date: Friday June 19th 2026 by 9am.
Site Assistant in Weybridge employer: Heathside School
Heathside School offers a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and free on-site parking. Located in Weybridge, it provides exceptional support and career progression opportunities for its staff.
