Site Assistants in Thrapston

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Location: Kettering and Corby Areas

Salary: BWT Grade 4, Point 10 – £25,800 per annum

Hours Per week / Weeks per year: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

About the Site Assistant Role

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join our Buildings team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures and checks to ensure the building is fit for purpose
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations, reporting hazards promptly
• Support the maintenance of the building and grounds to a high standard
• Ensure the functionality of building systems (heating, cooling, lighting, security)
• Undertake portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service.
• One Wellbeing Day a year, in addition to your annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one), and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust Schools.
• Payment of professional Subscription/membership - if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care Cash Plan and access to an online GP.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.

Be the Difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a “ticket for life”. If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020.