Primary Site Assistant - Woodlands

Are you passionate about creating a safe, high-quality environment where children can thrive? Woodlands Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a dedicated and proactive Primary Site Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing family.

At Woodlands Academy, we believe that everyone belongs. Our Principal, Becky Wright, leads with a philosophy of unconditional positive regard, where safeguarding and high-quality, inclusive education are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a "warm hug" of an environment—and that starts with a school site that is safe, clean, and welcoming for every child and staff member.

Woodlands is a school where we celebrate the individual. You will be part of a supportive network that values kindness, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring our facilities remain a benchmark of excellence for our community.

The role:

• Location: Woodlands Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: Scale 4, Points 7-11 £26,403 - 28,142 (FTE)

37 hours per week/52 weeks per year;

We are happy to discuss working patterns to suit both the school and the successful candidate; this may include the option of split shifts depending on your preference

• Reports to: Principal

• Closing Date: 27th April 2026

• Interviews will be held: 5th May 2026

• Start Date: 1st June 2026 

What does a Site Assistant do?

You will be the backbone of our school’s physical environment, ensuring the site is secure, clean, and fully compliant with safety standards. You are there to ensure that the "stage is set" for learning to happen safely every single day

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Security & Access: Act as a key holder, managing site access for staff, pupils, and contractors while conducting regular security inspections.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out DIY repairs, seasonal maintenance, and upkeep of the building infrastructure and grounds using appropriate tools and machinery.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily inspections, monitor utility services (heating, water, fire safety), and maintain digital records via the 'Every' reporting system.

• Environment & Cleaning: Undertake emergency cleaning and supervise cleaning staff to ensure all communal, teaching, and office areas meet our high standards.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Site Assistant who takes pride in their work and understands that a well-maintained school is vital for student success in addition to;

• Qualifications: Training in Health & Safety (Lifting/Handling) or COSHH is highly desirable as is  GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths. 

• Experience: You should have practical DIY skills and experience in building maintenance or site security. Experience working in an educational or industrial environment is a significant advantage.

• Skills: You possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.

• Tech Savvy: Ability to use information technology to update records, manage digital safety logs, and communicate effectively with Trust colleagues

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do

• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge

• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same

• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities

• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with

• compassion and empathy

• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS. 

We truly believe that once you visit Woodlands Academy, a part of our incredible school stays with you. We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 500900

wlaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com