Huge Small Victories
£10,052 to £12,062 (FTE £24,796 + Excellent Benefits)
Please note : if you are successful for this role you will be expected to work 15-18 hours per week
Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people.
Get out what you put in
You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. You’ll also be a familiar, friendly face, this means our young people will sometimes stop to chat to you so we’ll give you some training on child safeguarding to give you that extra confidence!
One of the best environments in SEND
Millcourt School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Shelf, Yorkshire. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.
The refurbished historic mill building has become a thriving and engaging educational environment. Pupils who have often had a background of multiple school placements are now part of a school that simply ‘gets them’ and is committed to working with them to achieve and succeed.
Benefits
- Training: A full induction and on the job training
- Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
- Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
- A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs
– And Our Workforce Reflects That Diversity, So That Our Teams Can Engage, Encourage And Inspire Our Young People To Be Themselves. The Kind Of Person We’re Looking For Will
- Have some maintenance skills, either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Be confident taking responsibility for buying smaller pieces of maintenance equipment
- Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training
Interested in joining us?
Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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Maintenance Assistant in Halifax employer: Witherslack Group
At Queensmead House School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our young people. Located in a stunning historic setting with views of Windsor Castle, we provide extensive training, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment that values diversity and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.
