At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic team in creating a safe and engaging learning environment for students.
- Company: Join the outstanding Yeoman Park Academy, dedicated to empowering children with complex learning needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent CPD opportunities, health support, and lifestyle savings.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community that values every child's potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to health and safety are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We are looking for a reliable site assistant to join our highly focused, dynamic, talented and supportive team based at Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield.
We are a specialist academy for children aged 3-19 with severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties based in Mansfield Woodhouse with 138 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘outstanding’. Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Yeoman Park Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide a professional and proactive service to the highest levels, ensuring a safe learning and working environment for the benefit of the students and staff.
- Have a flexible approach to working patterns and the support required at the academies.
- Co-ordinate all activities, working with the Team Leader (TL) and Estates & Facilities Managers to undertake a range of duties to the agreed quality standards to maintain and secure the academy site and premises.
- Manage systems, health and safety activities, monitoring, test and recording activities as required.
- Understand the importance of health and safety, compliance and safeguarding.
Our employee benefits include:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc.
- Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate/s.
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Start date: 2nd November 2026
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email akrzysztofik@diverse-ac.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Site Assistant in Mansfield Woodhouse employer: Yeoman Park Academy
Yeoman Park Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous training, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Located in a vibrant community, the academy offers a rewarding experience for those passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference.
