Site Assistant at Bradon Forest School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BFS/94768

Location

The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 4th May, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

OVERALL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Site Manager to carry out a full range of site duties to ensure that the school is safe and well maintained.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

· Responsible for unlocking site during term time.

· Identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the site manager and undertake any remedial action that may be authorised, where an external contractor is not engaged.

· To undertake a reasonable range of handyperson duties as required by the Site Manager to contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the school premises, and its furnishings e.g. remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings and small-scale improvements, fitting shelves or notice boards.

· Escort contractors and other relevant person to sites of repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, monitoring the safety of their working practices and/or quality of work having regard to the school environment.

· Take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required including the maintenance and completion of relevant documentation with appropriate authorising signature.

· Responsible for the general tidiness and safety of outside areas, cleaning defined areas of the school premises, and emergency cleaning needs arising during the working day.

The Site Assistant plays an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the school. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the school, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and emergency responses.