Site Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | D 6-10, £25,989 to £27,964 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1539202 |
Summary
Job overview
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are 'Always Learning' – not just in the classroom, but across our entire organisation. We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to providing the very best education for every young person in our schools. Whether you're teaching, supporting, leading, or enabling from behind the scenes — you’ll find your place here.
We offer our staff:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
To find out more about working life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure from our jobs portal.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Site Assistant to join our committed Site Team. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, team working skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and develop. An important part of the role is to support the transport service, driving students to or from school.
As a Site Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:
Support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
Drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.
Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings, furniture and site.
Undertake general porterage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.
Undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
Collect and assemble waste for collection.
Periodic cleaning of designated areas of buildings and grounds according to instructions.
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a clean, current and valid driving licence with D1 entitlement.
Competence in undertaking daily and weekly vehicle checks and carrying out basic maintenance.
Has relevant trade experience or a qualification in plumbing, building, electrical work etc.
Is able to undertake general maintenance repairs
Has knowledge of moving and handling procedures and the ability to meet physical demands of the role, including ability to lift and carry items.
Works independently and as part of a team.
Has a flexible approach to working hours, including ability to respond outside of normal hours to occasional call-outs
About Park House School:
At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2025. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire.
Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
For full details of the role and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
Interviews will be held: week commencing 30th March 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Follow Park House School on Instagram.
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are 'Always Learning' – not just in the classroom, but across our entire organisation. We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to providing the very best education for every young person in our schools. Whether you're teaching, supporting, leading, or enabling from behind the scenes — you’ll find your place here.
We offer our staff:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
To find out more about working life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure from our jobs portal.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Site Assistant to join our committed Site Team. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, team working skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and develop. An important part of the role is to support the transport service, driving students to or from school.
As a Site Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:
Support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
Drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.
Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings, furniture and site.
Undertake general porterage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.
Undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
Collect and assemble waste for collection.
Periodic cleaning of designated areas of buildings and grounds according to instructions.
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a clean, current and valid driving licence with D1 entitlement.
Competence in undertaking daily and weekly vehicle checks and carrying out basic maintenance.
Has relevant trade experience or a qualification in plumbing, building, electrical work etc.
Is able to undertake general maintenance repairs
Has knowledge of moving and handling procedures and the ability to meet physical demands of the role, including ability to lift and carry items.
Works independently and as part of a team.
Has a flexible approach to working hours, including ability to respond outside of normal hours to occasional call-outs
About Park House School:
At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2025. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire.
Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
For full details of the role and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
Interviews will be held: week commencing 30th March 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Follow Park House School on Instagram.