Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Link3 Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE10 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
CARETAKERS & SITE MANAGERS REQUIRED | COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE & LEICESTER/LEICESTERSHIRE | IMMEDIATE STARTS
We’re currently recruiting for a number of Caretaker and Site Manager positions across schools and educational settings in Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicester and Leicestershire.
If you’re an experienced
School Caretaker, Site Manager, Premises Manager, Facilities Assistant or Maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Locations: Coventry | Warwickshire | Leicester | Leicestershire
Start: Immediate
Positions: Long-term opportunities available
What will you be responsible for?
Depending on the role, duties may include:
• General
day-to-day maintenance of the school site and buildings
• Carrying out repairs and basic DIY, including plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general maintenance
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs where required
• Completing regular
site checks and inspections
• Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
• Opening and closing school buildings and managing site security
• Setting and monitoring heating, lighting and other building systems
• Maintaining outdoor areas, including playgrounds, paths and grounds
• Supporting contractors and external maintenance teams while on site
• Monitoring deliveries and access to the premises
• Assisting with emergency procedures and responding to site-related issues
• Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed across the school site
• Maintaining appropriate records, logs and compliance documentation
What experience are we looking for?
Ideally, candidates will have:
• Previous experience as a
Caretaker, Site Manager, Premises Manager, Facilities Assistant or Maintenance Operative
• Experience working within a
school, college, public building or similar environment would be highly desirable
• Good practical
maintenance and DIY skills
• Experience with basic
plumbing, carpentry, electrical maintenance, decorating and general repairs
• A good understanding of
Health & Safety and site compliance
• Experience carrying out
risk assessments, site checks and maintenance inspections
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond effectively to urgent issues
• Good communication skills and the ability to work positively with
school staff, pupils, contractors and visitors
• A proactive approach, with pride in maintaining a
safe, clean and secure environment
Qualifications & Training
Depending on the position, relevant qualifications or training may include:
• Health & Safety training
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• COSHH awareness
• Fire Safety / Fire Warden training
• Asbestos Awareness
• Relevant maintenance, facilities or trade qualifications
• PAT Testing experience/training
• Legionella / water hygiene awareness
Relevant qualifications are advantageous, but practical experience and a strong maintenance background are also highly valued.
Safeguarding & Checks
As these positions are based within
educational settings, safeguarding is extremely important.
Successful candidates will be required to complete the appropriate
safeguarding and pre-employment checks, which may include:
• Enhanced
DBS check
• DBS Update Service where applicable
• Right to Work checks
• Employment and reference checks
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Relevant safeguarding checks and compliance procedures
Previous experience working safely around
children and young people is highly desirable.
IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE
We’re looking to speak with experienced
Caretakers and Site Managers now, with a number of opportunities available across
Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicester and Leicestershire.
If you’re available immediately and looking for a new school-based site or premises role,
get in touch today!
Know a Caretaker or Site Manager who might be interested?
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