Site Assistant - The Avenue School
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,450 to £33,606 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3341 |
Summary
Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the potential for occasional weekend working
Permanent 52-week contract
The Avenue Special Needs School, based in Tilehurst in Reading, supports over 250 pupils aged 3-19 with severe or profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities and autism. Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible via multiple local bus routes, and on-site parking is available. It’s a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.
We are looking for a hard-working, dependable, self-motivated person to join our Team as a Site Assistant.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to ensure the safety and security of the school premises, carry out general maintenance and minor repair work, liaise with contractors, general porterage duties, lock and unlock the school premises, and deal with any unexpected emergencies.
Along with having good standards of practical DIY skills, the successful candidate will be punctual, flexible, have a ‘can do’ attitude, a good awareness of Health & Safety, and excellent communication skills. A DBS check is essential for this role.
Why work with us?
• A friendly, supportive staff team
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, GP line, physio and more
• Paid well-being day after 1 year’s service
• On-site parking and good public transport links
• Social events, free tea/coffee, and the option of buying staff lunches from our canteen.
• Pension scheme (including death in service)
• Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card
• 5-day long service reward after 10 years service
Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.
To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ - and fill in the forms. All completed forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk by Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Permanent 52-week contract
The Avenue Special Needs School, based in Tilehurst in Reading, supports over 250 pupils aged 3-19 with severe or profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities and autism. Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible via multiple local bus routes, and on-site parking is available. It’s a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.
We are looking for a hard-working, dependable, self-motivated person to join our Team as a Site Assistant.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to ensure the safety and security of the school premises, carry out general maintenance and minor repair work, liaise with contractors, general porterage duties, lock and unlock the school premises, and deal with any unexpected emergencies.
Along with having good standards of practical DIY skills, the successful candidate will be punctual, flexible, have a ‘can do’ attitude, a good awareness of Health & Safety, and excellent communication skills. A DBS check is essential for this role.
Why work with us?
• A friendly, supportive staff team
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, GP line, physio and more
• Paid well-being day after 1 year’s service
• On-site parking and good public transport links
• Social events, free tea/coffee, and the option of buying staff lunches from our canteen.
• Pension scheme (including death in service)
• Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card
• 5-day long service reward after 10 years service
Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.
To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ - and fill in the forms. All completed forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk by Wednesday 25th February 2026.
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