Premises Assistant

Job Title	Premises Assistant
Salary	£27,825-£30,314 pa FTE plus interrupted lunch allowance of £915.75 pa
Pension	Employer Pension Contributions of 20.5% (LGPS)
Hours	37 hours per week, all year round 8am-4pm Monday - Friday
Annual leave entitlement	26 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year.

Wilmington Primary School is a one form entry school with a current pupil role of 214. Our core values are resilience, positivity, teamwork, compassion and self-belief. We aim to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children can achieve their maximum potential, while learning to respect others.

We are looking to welcome a Premises Assistant who will support in the day to day operations, maintenance, and security of the school site, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors at all times. Working as part of a supportive and community-focused team, the Premises Assistant will undertake a wide range of practical duties, including basic maintenance, compliance checks, site security, and event support, contributing directly to the smooth and efficient operation of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual who has high standards and an understanding that the Premises Assistant role enhances the performance of the school by ensuring that the premises are well-maintained, safe, secure, and in good repair.

A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

Assessment Process

Candidates will be shortlisted in line with the essential & desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a practical skills assessment based on key elements of the role, followed by a panel interview.

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

As well as offering a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, we will provide training opportunities and support for the right candidate to grow professionally. The Trust also offers modern facilities; allocated parking space and use of the gym on two of our sites.

Application Process:

The deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th August 2026, with interviews expected to take place on Tue 4h August 2026 & Wed 5th August 2026.

Applicants who have previously applied for this role need not re-apply at this time.

Please note that early applications are encouraged and we may hold interviews as and when applications are received. We reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Wilmington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.