Job Description

 

School Facilities Assistant

Location: Newham, East London
Position: School Facilities Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Duration: ASAP until July 2027
Pay: £110-£140 per day, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements
Start Date: ASAP, subject to satisfactory vetting checks

School Facilities Assistant Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a thriving secondary school in Newham seeking a reliable and proactive School Facilities Assistant to join their premises team on a full-time, long-term basis until July 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, site assistant or maintenance professional looking to work in education. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

About the School

This well-established secondary school is committed to providing a positive learning environment and places high importance on maintaining high-quality facilities for its school community.

School Highlights

  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Well-maintained school site with established premises support
  • Positive and collaborative working environment

The Role

As a School Facilities Assistant, you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider premises team to support the safe and efficient operation of the school site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school premises
  • Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of the site
  • Ensure internal and external areas remain safe, clean and well maintained
  • Set up classrooms, halls and meeting spaces for lessons, events and activities
  • Conduct regular site inspections and report maintenance issues or hazards
  • Assist with contractor, visitor and delivery management
  • Support opening and closing procedures as required
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
  • Respond promptly to facilities and maintenance requests
  • Undertake general caretaking and premises duties as required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, caretaking or site-based role
  • Good practical maintenance and DIY skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace
  • Reliable, professional and flexible approach to work

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
  • Experience supporting health and safety compliance
  • Knowledge of basic building maintenance and site operations

Pay and Progression

Daily pay for this role ranges from £110 to £140 per day, depending on experience, skills and responsibilities.
The highest available rate of £140 per day is typically available to candidates with substantial facilities, site management or caretaking experience, strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, experience working within educational environments and the ability to undertake a broad range of maintenance responsibilities independently.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Long-term opportunity until July 2027
  • Join an experienced and supportive premises team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the school environment

Role Benefits

  • Varied and hands-on role with no two days the same
  • Opportunity to develop school facilities and site management experience
  • Valuable experience within a secondary school setting

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a wide range of education-sector opportunities

Free National College CPD Access

When working through Tradewind Recruitment, you will receive free National College CPD access.
Recommended courses for this role include:
  • Health and Safety Essentials
  • Safeguarding Children in Education
  • Site Security and Risk Management

Required Vetting

The successful applicant will be required to:
  • Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new DBS
  • Provide professional references covering recent employment
  • Provide evidence of relevant qualifications or training where applicable
  • Complete all safeguarding, identity and right-to-work checks

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.