Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant – Crowthorne Campus

Hurst Lodge School, is an independent special school, dedicated to supporting children aged 7–19 years who have a range of additional needs. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

We are seeking to employ an experienced Maintenance Assistant for our Woodlands campus in Crowthorne. This is a small site with 30 students. The role will involve supporting the effective running of the school building as part of the maintenance team, to carry out tasks specified by the Facilities Manager and Bursar.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

General maintenance tasks, including but not limited to minor repairs and other general internal and external maintenance tasks around the building and grounds.

Arrange lunchtime dining areas, moving tables and chairs.

Empty bins both inside and outside, litter pick and generally keeping the areas safe and tidy.

Carry out gate duty in the mornings and afternoons to ensure the smooth arrival and departure of parents and staff.

Ensure the school in unlocked in the morning and suitably secured in the afternoon before departing.

Supporting the school in providing an atmosphere where effective learning can take place.

Support the promotion of positive relationships with families and other outside agencies. Working within school policies and procedures. Attend training as required including inset days as requested. Care for your own and others health and safety.

Person Specification:

Experience & Skills: Previous experience working within a maintenance role is essential, including knowledge of health and safety and the use of related maintenance equipment.

Personal Qualities: Practical skills and a can-do attitude. A positive outlook and a calm and patience personality. A team player able to establish working relationships with adults and children

Other Responsibilities:

Safety & Wellbeing / Safeguarding:  Promote the safety and wellbeing of students, and help to safeguard students’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

Professional Development: Help keep own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness. Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the maintenance Assistant will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Principal or line manager.

Equality Commitment:

At Hurst Lodge School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment where every individual is valued and respected.  We continuously strive to challenge discrimination, celebrate diversity, and ensure that our policies and practices reflect our commitment to equal opportunities. By working together, we aim to create a school community where everyone feels empowered, valued, and respected.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications. £22-28k (actual salary)

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.30am 5pm, Friday 7.30am – 4pm (32 academic weeks)

Out of term time – Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm

6 weeks annual leave (to be agreed)

Equal Opportunities

Hurst Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with safer recruitment practices.

******You will be requested to complete a Hurst Lodge application form including supplying referee details - please email recruitment@hurstlodgeschool.co.uk for an application form*******

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Closing date

open

Interview date

Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th March