Site Assistant - School - Brent - Immediate / January 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you a reliable, practical, and proactive individual looking for a school-based role? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-organised environments?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with welcoming and well-managed schools in Brent who are seeking a Site Assistant to join their premises team on a full-time, long-term basis, with an immediate or January 2026 start.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with good maintenance skills who enjoys working as part of a team and supporting the day-to-day running of a school.

Site Assistant - Role Overview

As a Site Assistant, you will support the Site Manager in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and well maintained. Responsibilities include:

Assisting with the opening and closing of the school site.

Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.

Setting up rooms for lessons, meetings, and school events.

Ensuring health & safety standards are met across the site.

Conducting routine checks of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Supporting cleaning teams and ensuring high standards of cleanliness.

Monitoring site security and responding to issues as they arise.

Assisting with deliveries, stock movement, and waste management.

Requirements

Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, or site work (school-based experience desirable but not essential).

Good practical DIY and maintenance skills.

Awareness of health & safety procedures.

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What's on Offer

A supportive and friendly school in Brent.

Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, term-time (with some flexibility where required).

Competitive hourly or daily rate, dependent on experience.

Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

Immediate or January 2026 start available.

How to Apply

If you are a dependable and hardworking individual looking for a Site Assistant role in a Brent school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered