Site Support Assistant
Trinity School
Trinity School, Dagenham RM10
- £30,288 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Scale 4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 02 March 2026
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2026
Job overview
Site Support Assistant
Contract: Full-time, 52 weeks a year, including school holidays
35 hours a week – Monday to Friday (Shifts: working hours to be confirmed)
Salary: Scale 4 - £30,288
Closing date: 4th February 2026
Interviews W/B: 9th February 2026
Trinity School is a vibrant, modern, all-age special school for students aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of learning needs, including moderate, severe, profound, and complex difficulties. A significant number of our pupils are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
As our school expends, we are looking for a proactive and skilled Site Support Assistant to join our dedicated site team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our school remains safe, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As a Site Support Assistant, you will work as part of an already established and supportive team, playing a key role in maintaining the school premises and grounds. Your responsibilities will include:
· Carrying out general premises maintenance and repairs
· Supporting cleaning and upkeep of external areas
· Assisting with porterage duties and room setups
· Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
· Supporting security and site safety, including occasional keyholding duties
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
· Previous experience in premises maintenance and handyman tasks
· Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
· A proactive, reliable team player with good problem-solving skills
Desirable:
· Previous experience working in a school environment
· Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/overtime
· Why Join Us?
· Be part of a growing team during an exciting school expansion
· Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development Make a real difference in a school community that values your contribution
· Safeguarding: This post requires an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding children.
Visits are welcomed to the school prior to application and interview. Please contact: hr@trinity.bardaglea.org.uk
All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on
https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies
CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted
Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews
Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview.
An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.
Attached documents
About Trinity School
- Trinity School
- Heathway, Dagenham
- Essex
- RM10 7SJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Trinity School is an all age, modern, vibrant special school catering for the needs of students who have a wide range of learning difficulties, moderate, severe, profound and complex. A number of our pupils also have an autism spectrum condition (ASC).
Main Priorities of the School
- To provide the best service possible to our pupils and their families.
- To enable our pupils and their families to stay together and for pupils to acquire those skills that will support the ability to live as independent a life as possible within this community.
- The school seeks to play our part in counteracting the local cycle of deprivation by teaching relevant skills and supporting families and the work force in raising expectations and fulfilling aspirations.
- To establish models of best practice which can be shared with colleagues across the local authority to ensure that there is a continuity of approaches for people for whom access to services and support will be life-long.
- To foster a well trained work force with competencies in key pedagogies via access to high quality staff training facilities.
- To use staff development as a means of securing planned succession and ensure the continuity of effective teaching.
- To secure the legacy of an outstanding school
- To promote attainment and achievement of all pupils regardless of their disability
- To support the school’s raising attainment agenda through a focus on curriculum development, pedagogies and staff training.
- To foster partnership between Trinity school, the parents, the Local Authority and partner schools/services in sharing our practices for the benefit of children and young people with disabilities in our community.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils through a rich and varied curriculum and through the delivery of appropriate pedagogy that is taught in a school with excellent facilities and resources.
- To enable an extensive and appropriate use of new technologies as they evolve.
Safer Recruitment Practice
Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview.
An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.
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