Site Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,163.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5374 |
Summary
As our Site Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our school facilities are safe, functional, and conducive to learning. This isn't just about maintenance; it's about actively contributing to an environment that empowers our pupils.
You'll be:
Maintaining a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Regularly inspecting the school grounds and buildings, identifying and addressing maintenance needs promptly to ensure a secure and inspiring space for our pupils. This includes everything from minor repairs to ensuring equipment is in excellent working order.
Enabling Learning and Well-being: Supporting the team in adapting spaces to meet the sensory and communication needs of our pupils, contributing to an environment that reduces anxiety and promotes engagement.
Working as Part of a Child-Centred Team: Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to understand the unique needs of our students and how the physical environment can best support their development. Your input will be highly valued in our holistic approach.
Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to all health and safety regulations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a culture of safety across the school.
The Person (we are looking for someone with):
Someone with a strong understanding of the importance of an enabling and well maintained environment, especially within a special educational needs setting.
A proactive and organised individual with practical skills in maintenance and repair.
An excellent communicator who can work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team.
Someone who is adaptable, patient, and genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic children and those with SLCN.
You'll be:
Maintaining a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Regularly inspecting the school grounds and buildings, identifying and addressing maintenance needs promptly to ensure a secure and inspiring space for our pupils. This includes everything from minor repairs to ensuring equipment is in excellent working order.
Enabling Learning and Well-being: Supporting the team in adapting spaces to meet the sensory and communication needs of our pupils, contributing to an environment that reduces anxiety and promotes engagement.
Working as Part of a Child-Centred Team: Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to understand the unique needs of our students and how the physical environment can best support their development. Your input will be highly valued in our holistic approach.
Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to all health and safety regulations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a culture of safety across the school.
The Person (we are looking for someone with):
Someone with a strong understanding of the importance of an enabling and well maintained environment, especially within a special educational needs setting.
A proactive and organised individual with practical skills in maintenance and repair.
An excellent communicator who can work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team.
Someone who is adaptable, patient, and genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic children and those with SLCN.
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