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Apprentice Site Assistant
We are looking to appoint a hardworking, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well organised person to join our team as an Apprentice Site Assistant.
Job Purpose
The role of a Site Assistant Apprentice is to support the smooth running of the facilities site/sites with NET Academies Trust. This will include supporting the facilities team and Senior Leaders in ensuring that the facility is safe, auditing the site and support in the scheduling of site work plus providing support for various members of staff.
Responsibilities:
It is not exhaustive, and it is not intended that Apprentice will undertake the full range of tasks initially.
· Support the delivery of the responsibilities of the Site Management function in complying with health and safety and other legislation and organisational policies and procedures
· Address site related risks, hazards and threats to people, property, and premises
· Provide customer service to trust stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of a range of facilities services
· Support the delivery of Site Manager projects
· Complete the above duties in compliance with the organisation/school's policies and procedures
The successful candidate will:
· Be honest, reliable and hardworking and able to work using their own initiative
· Be good at prioritising and meeting deadlines and to work independently
· Be committed to achieving high standards in their work
· Have good record keeping skills
· Be flexible and cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents, governors and staff
· Be a good team player, be pro-active and willing to become involved in all aspects of school life
· Have basic IT skills
· Have Grade A*-C (or new equivalent) in English and Maths (required to undertake the L2 course).
Apprentices are required to attend learning sessions with the Trusts Learning Provider; this is essential in order to work towards the end qualification Facilities Operative Level 2.
Desired Skills
· Attention to detail, follow basic instructions well
· Hand on skills able to use tools
· Knows basic hazards to look out for and how to minimise risks
· Works well within a team environment, you will work alongside other members of staff, so this is very important
· Strong work ethic, punctual manner
· Can use own initiative to resolve issues when management is unable to assist
· Confident attitude towards all daily responsibilities
· Cautious and vigilant
Annual leave to be taken during school closure periods. The role may be a split shift.
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the academy. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 421567 opt 1.
Your completed application form should be submitted electronically to ashaw@harlow.netacademies.net or by post to Latton Green Primary Academy, Riddings Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7HT.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Welcome to Latton Green Primary Academy
On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery.
Children here are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, where they are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that they are provided with needs both relevant now and for their future.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential, this is seen both academically as well as in the specialist teaching of sports, art, music and Spanish. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support.
You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Latton Green a special place indeed for children. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.
If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of Latton Green very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes.
Head of School