Cleaning Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £24,413 Full time equivalent, £8,247 Actual Salary |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU7 5DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humber Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
CLEANING ASSISTANT - HIGHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade & Scale point: 1, scp 2
Salary: £24,413 Full time equivalent, £8,247 Actual Salary (12.5hrs),
Hours of work: 12.5hrs/week, Monday – Friday (can be am or pm shift)
Contract: Permanent, All year round
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
Would you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe?
We are seeking to appoint a reliable and dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our cleaning team. Under the direction of the Site Manager, you will be required to undertake duties in accordance with cleaning schedules, ensuring the provision of clean and hygienic facilities for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person who is reliable and hardworking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins
• Maintaining toilet / washroom cleanliness
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Site Manager
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning
methods
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Be organised and show initiative
• Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and the community
• Take pride in a job well done
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and
special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer
networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at
all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our
community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley, HR Administrator, at Highlands Primary School via Tel: 01482 835609 or email kwhiteley@highlands.het.academy
Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 23 February 2026
Interview date: w/c 23 February 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies/
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Grade & Scale point: 1, scp 2
Salary: £24,413 Full time equivalent, £8,247 Actual Salary (12.5hrs),
Hours of work: 12.5hrs/week, Monday – Friday (can be am or pm shift)
Contract: Permanent, All year round
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
Would you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe?
We are seeking to appoint a reliable and dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our cleaning team. Under the direction of the Site Manager, you will be required to undertake duties in accordance with cleaning schedules, ensuring the provision of clean and hygienic facilities for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person who is reliable and hardworking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins
• Maintaining toilet / washroom cleanliness
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Site Manager
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning
methods
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Be organised and show initiative
• Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and the community
• Take pride in a job well done
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and
special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer
networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at
all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our
community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley, HR Administrator, at Highlands Primary School via Tel: 01482 835609 or email kwhiteley@highlands.het.academy
Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 23 February 2026
Interview date: w/c 23 February 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies/
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.