Site Assistant Private School in Reading!

Opportunity to support the day-to-day upkeep and safety of a friendly close-knit school community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Assistant to become an integral part of a supportive site and operations team within a charming private school in Reading where pupils are known as individuals and the learning environment is safe clean and well cared for. The role is varied and hands-on supporting the general maintenance security and smooth running of the school site.

The school values staff who take pride in their work and enjoy contributing to the wider life of the school. The successful candidate will assist with routine maintenance basic repairs health and safety checks site security and contractor supervision helping to ensure the school remains a safe functional and welcoming place for pupils staff and visitors.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance caretaking or facilities role (school or education setting desirable but not essential)

• Practical skills in basic repairs maintenance and use of hand and power tools

• Understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices

• Ability to carry out routine checks and report defects or issues promptly

• Organised reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a small team

• Positive professional approach when working around pupils and staff

• Eligibility to work in the UK

School Information

This independent school in Reading is proud of its strong sense of community traditional values and commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school grounds and buildings are an important part of school life and the site team plays a valued role in maintaining high standards across the campus.

The school offers well-maintained facilities classrooms and outdoor spaces supported by a calm respectful atmosphere that promotes pride safety and wellbeing.

Key Features

• Small friendly school with a strong community ethos

• Varied and practical role with responsibility and autonomy

• Supportive leadership team that values staff contribution and wellbeing

• Opportunity to support school events activities and daily operations

• Strong emphasis on health safety and safeguarding

• Welcoming school community with positive parental relationships

• Attractive characterful school setting

Salary

Competitive salary in line with the schools independent pay scale dependent on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are a dependable and practical Site Assistant seeking a role in a warm well-run independent school in Reading where care safety and teamwork are central to school life we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.