Site Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9fba0c74-ad1a-4a0f-b90d-fe1650bc90a4-1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Good IT / numeracy / literacy skills / GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
• Full UK valid driving licence and use of suitable vehicle for travelling between multiple sites within the hub.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification or ability to attain.
• NVQ 3 or 4 OR equivalent qualification.
• Caretaking/Site Management experience in a school or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
• Experience of H&S compliance practices and Safe Systems of Working.
• Specific training in specialist area – Legionella, Asbestos, Fire Safety, etc.
• Relevant trade experience – plumbing, building, electrical etc.
• Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
• A First Aid certificate, or willingness to train as a first aider, Fire Warden training, or willingness to train as a lead Fire Warden.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Good IT / numeracy / literacy skills / GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
• Full UK valid driving licence and use of suitable vehicle for travelling between multiple sites within the hub.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification or ability to attain.
• NVQ 3 or 4 OR equivalent qualification.
• Caretaking/Site Management experience in a school or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
• Experience of H&S compliance practices and Safe Systems of Working.
• Specific training in specialist area – Legionella, Asbestos, Fire Safety, etc.
• Relevant trade experience – plumbing, building, electrical etc.
• Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
• A First Aid certificate, or willingness to train as a first aider, Fire Warden training, or willingness to train as a lead Fire Warden.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.