Part-Time Site Assistant - Term Time

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

Ref:KCC886-7051-566S
Posted:17/10/2024
Pay:Kent Range 3
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:30/11/2024 at 09:00
Interviews:TBC

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Site Assistant

Part Time: 20hrs per week Term-Time Only + 10 days

Location

Our main site is based in Tonbridge and we also have a satellite provision in Wouldham Primary School, Wouldham.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Site Maintenance team as a Site Assistant.

As a Site Assistant, you will be involved in the maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

Working hours will be discussed at interview.

Main duties will be:

To undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment;
Ensure resources such as cleaning supplies and equipment are stored and maintained appropriately;
Maintain security of site;
Operate and regularly check heating, cooling lighting and security systems etc;
Undertake general porterage duties such as: moving furniture and equipment within the school.

The successful candidate will:

Have proficient technical and practical skills relevant to the job;
Have experience of working in a school or maintenance / building industry;
Be able to carry out general maintenance and other practical tasks, such as basic plumbing, carpentry, electrics, decorating and deep cleaning;
Have a willingness to undertake appropriate training and professional development.

Have competency in communication, teamwork, and customer service

Have an understanding of Health and Safety

Please note

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher
Nexus School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are conditional on receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Occupational Health, DBS clearance and barred listing checks.

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 32 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
Telephone: 01732 771384
Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

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