Job Description - Site Assistant

Location: Redbridge
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time – 6 Weeks
Hours: 30 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Pay: £110 - £120 a day 

Horizon Teachers are currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive School Caretaker / Site Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Redbridge. You will work closely with the Site Manager to ensure the school premises remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs and routine checks across the school site.
• Support with opening, closing and securing the school buildings when required.
• Monitor health & safety, security and maintenance issues, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Assist with cleaning duties, deep cleans and maintaining internal and external areas.
• Support with deliveries, moving furniture and setting up rooms for school events and lettings.

Requirements

• Previous experience in caretaking, site maintenance, cleaning or a similar practical role.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs.
• A good understanding of workplace health & safety and safe working practices.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previous school experience and an Enhanced DBS would be advantageous.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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