Site Assistant


Company:	The Chiltern School
Salary:	NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 5 / £26,785.14 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a Site Assistant who 'Dares to be different’.

You will assist the Site Agent and Operational Lead in maintaining a clean, secure, and safe environment across the school premises for pupils, staff, and visitors. This role involves manual handling, grounds maintenance, and responding to immediate hygiene or safety issues. You will be joining a fantastic team who go the extra mile for our amazing young people.

Essential requirements

Basic DIY knowledge covering plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Use of computer based Health and Safety platforms ie Smartlog. Ability to undertake a range of routine maintenance tasks. Ability to develop good working relationships with staff, pupils, visitors, contractors etc A commitment to equality principles and practice and a commitment to the school equal opportunities policy. Willingness to undertake further training. Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc) Ability to undertake manual work and to perform tasks set out in the job description. A strong commitment to the welfare and safeguarding of children.

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