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Site Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/11/2026
Advert End Date:
23/11/2026 09:00
Salary:
NJC Scale 3, SCP 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 FTE), uplifted to £27,203 FTE £14.10 per hour in line with Real Living Wage
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
304522
Employment Location:
Washington
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Nov
Further Information
We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Assistant to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, security, and cleanliness of our academy premises. Working as part of the facilities team, you will help ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role includes carrying out routine inspections, minor repairs, site security, health and safety checks, porterage duties, and supporting academy events and lettings. Flexibility to work across other academies within the Trust when required is essential.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a multi-academy Trust in the North East comprising of 11 academies and a Shared Services team. The Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

The full job description and person specification for this role are available as attached supporting documents. If you are interested in this post, please click apply now and complete our online application form.  

If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 9am, 23 November 2026
Interviews are expected to take place: w/c 23 November 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. 

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
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