Job Description

Premises Assistant

Location: Secondary School, Newham
Contract: Long-term temporary, initially until July 2026
Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to join our site team at a busy and welcoming secondary school in Newham. This is a long-term temporary role, initially running until July 2026, offering stability and the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well maintained for students, staff, and visitors. Duties will include:

  • General maintenance and minor repairs across the school site

  • Opening and closing the school buildings as required

  • Supporting health and safety procedures

  • Setting up rooms for lessons, meetings, and events

  • Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of external areas

  • Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment or furniture

  • Liaising with contractors when necessary

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:

  • Practical, dependable, and able to work independently

  • Experienced in caretaking, maintenance, or premises work (desirable)

  • Committed to maintaining a safe school environment

  • Flexible, with a positive and team-focused attitude

  • Willing to work in a school setting and support safeguarding practices

What We Offer

  • A long-term temporary position until July 2026

  • A friendly and supportive school community

  • The opportunity to make a real contribution to students' daily experience

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.