Assistant Caretaker

Assistant Caretaker - Specialist School | South Harrow | Part-Time | Immediate Start

Assistant Caretaker | School Caretaker | Site Assistant | Facilities Assistant
South Harrow, London
15 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 2:45pm - 5:45pm
£12,264.99 - £12,439.99 Actual Salary Per Annum
52 Weeks Per Year

Interested in being part of a community that makes a difference?

Simply Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a happy, successful and highly regarded specialist primary school in South Harrow, which is seeking to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic Premises Assistant to join its dedicated team as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities management, a trade background, or strong DIY and handyman skills. Whether you are an experienced Premises Assistant or looking to bring your practical skills into a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the School

The school supports 101 wonderful children and their families and is part of a well-respected multi-academy trust.

The school specialises in supporting children with moderate learning difficulties, communication needs and autism spectrum conditions. Staff are passionate about helping pupils thrive through a broad, engaging and highly supportive curriculum.

You will be joining a warm, committed and enthusiastic team that prides itself on maintaining the highest professional standards. Staff demonstrate exceptional resilience, teamwork and dedication to making a positive difference in children's lives every day.

The Role

Working closely with the Premises Manager, you will help ensure the school site remains safe, secure, clean and well-maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
• Basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry and DIY tasks
• Repairing locks, rehanging doors and installing shelving or display boards
• Assisting with site security, opening and locking procedures
• Monitoring alarms, heating, lighting and site equipment
• Supporting deliveries, furniture moves and room setups
• Maintaining the appearance of school buildings and grounds
• Litter picking, leaf clearance and keeping pathways safe and accessible
• Supporting the cleaning team when required
• Assisting with school events and room preparation
• Liaising professionally with contractors, visitors and staff
• Deputising for the Premises Manager when required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities or a trade-based role
• Is confident carrying out basic building repairs and maintenance
• Has strong DIY or handyman skills
• Works methodically, safely and efficiently
• Remains calm and composed in a busy environment
• Has excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Is flexible, reliable and proactive
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has good communication skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable

• School premises or caretaker experience
• First Aid qualification
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365
• Experience supervising contractors or cleaning staff

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and welcoming school community
• Make a genuine difference to children's daily learning environment
• Stable, year-round employment
• Work with an experienced and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist educational setting
• Dedicated support from Spencer and the team at Simply Education throughout the recruitment process

This vacancy would suit candidates searching for Premises Assistant Jobs, School Caretaker Jobs, Site Assistant Jobs, Facilities Assistant Jobs, Maintenance Operative Jobs, Handyman Jobs, Caretaker Jobs in Harrow, School Maintenance Jobs, and Premises Officer Jobs.

To apply or find out more, contact Spencer at Simply Education today.