Job Description
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We are looking for a site assistant to join our happy and friendly school.
Hours: minimum of 16 hours a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.There is likely to be an additional 2 hours for an evening letting plus an expectation to cover lettings when other site staff are absent.
The suitable candidate will be:
Reliable, friendly, enthusiastic and flexible
Prepared to work under pressure and to deadlines
Committed to the school and its needs
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Prepared to complete necessary training
Able to be flexible with hours as required and do additional hours when needed
Key duties
Locking/ unlocking of site and site security
Cleaning duties
Porterage and other manual duties
Helping to ensure the site is safe and ready for use
Undertaking of general maintenance tasks as needed
Assisting the site manager as required with routine maintenance tasks
Communicating well with other staff and keeping records as needed
Salary: 2019 Band 1 to Point 3
Please contact the school office if you have further questions, informal conversations and visits possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Information about the School
South Benfleet Primary School is a well-established, successful school which is counting down to its 100th birthday in 2026! Many of our parents and grandparents were educated here and although teaching methods and curriculum content have changed over the years, our ethos hasn't. We take great pride in our reputation for being ‘a friendly, caring, family school’. We have well behaved and engaged learners with great parental support.
The school has over 400 children on roll. We are a 2 form entry school with 14 classes and a total staff of over 60. We have no mixed age classes. We are located in the heart of South Benfleet with good access to local shops and transport links