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New opportunity at OA-Thurrock
Facilities Assistant
Salary: £32,476 - £34,638 including Fringe Weighting
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: February 2026
We are seeking an efficient and experienced Facilities Assistant to help keep our academies clean, safe and welcoming. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive working and learning environment for staff, students and visitors, ensuring the effective upkeep and management of our buildings and grounds. You will also contribute to the planning and ongoing development of the premises, working closely with the head of academy and the trust's central team.
How to apply
The job pack, application form and details of how to apply can be found on our website:www.oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/facilities-assistant-thurrock
Please send your completed application form to Susie Tyler, Office Manager: E: susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk
All contractors, volunteers or agency staff will be required to complete an OA application form which will be made available upon request.
Closing time and date: 4pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026
Information about the School
Based in the heart of Thurrock, our school specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive Academies supports pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 14, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting.
Our school is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. We strive to ensure success for all our learners academically, socially and morally. We build a curriculum around the needs of our students in the hope that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment.
Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, our academies offer our students additional qualifications in non-traditional subjects such as sailing, climbing, extreme mountain biking, bushcraft and first aid.
All students receive therapeutic support and this can range from a set or personalised programme, counselling, speech and language intervention or small group activities around self-worth and wellbeing.
We pride ourself on encouraging positive mental health and wellbeing and are pleased to have received a National Wellbeing Award, which acknowledges the support we provide for staff, students and families.
Working in alternative provision can be challenging, but joining the Olive family is one of the most rewarding and positive career developments you will make. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to support us on our journey, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your interest.