Site Assistant

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/08/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: week commencing 8th September 2025

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6

Actual Salary from: £25,583 – £25,989 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Site Assistant to join the established Site Team. The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties including carrying out first line repairs and maintenance, lettings supervision, site security, porterage and some cleaning. The ability to work without supervision is essential.

• This post is full time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) on a shift basis. Hours may be variable to suit needs of the job and include a split shift, AM and PM working pattern.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.
• Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and/or the setting off of the burglar alarm.
• Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.
• Dealing with enquiries from staff and visitors.
• Liaising with emergency services where required in the absence of the line manager.
• Liaising with contractors where appropriate and inform line manager or Operations Manager, if available, of their presence.
• Covering for the other members of the site team in their absence.

We\’re looking for you if you have:

• Have experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security
• Have the ability to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice
• The ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance
• Experience of leading a team

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Paxman Academy has modern and purpose-built facilities. The school has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish in addition to internal CPD at Paxman Academy, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust.

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l027fenbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDc0NjQwM3wxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQxOTkzNjR8MA%3d%3d?i=A4a5itIruqQ%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV\’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 31st August 2025
• Interviews will be held: week beginning Monday 8th September 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision \’To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts\’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.

Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.

Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.

SafeguardingThe Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sigma Trust HR Team
Paxman Avenue, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9DQ Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: pax.recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk

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