Site Assistant | Secondary School | Hackney

Marchant Recruitment
London

Role: Site Assistant
Location: Hackney
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Shift-based between early morning and late afternoon
School Type: Secondary School (Ofsted-rated Requires Improvement)

Practical Support Role in a Busy School Environment

A secondary school in Hackney is looking to appoint a dependable Site Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the school site. This is a hands-on position suited to someone practical, reliable, and comfortable working across a range of maintenance and facilities tasks.

The successful candidate will support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe and functional environment for staff and students.

Main Duties

This role involves supporting the upkeep of the school buildings and grounds, ensuring facilities remain safe and operational throughout the day.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Opening and securing school buildings

  • Carrying out basic maintenance and repair tasks

  • Supporting room setups for lessons and school activities

  • Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment

  • Conducting routine site checks and reporting issues

  • Maintaining outdoor areas and general cleanliness

  • Supporting health and safety procedures across the site

You will be expected to respond to day-to-day requests from staff while maintaining routine site responsibilities.

About the Working Environment

The school in Hackney operates across a busy site with regular movement of students and staff throughout the day. The facilities team plays an essential role in ensuring classrooms, corridors, and shared spaces remain safe and accessible.

Clear procedures are in place for reporting maintenance issues and managing daily site operations. You will work as part of a small team, with defined responsibilities and support from the Site Manager.

This role involves regular physical activity and may include working both indoors and outdoors depending on daily needs.

Ideal Background

This position would suit someone with practical experience who is confident handling basic repairs and maintenance duties.

The school is particularly interested in candidates who:

  • Have previous site, caretaking, or maintenance experience

  • Are comfortable using basic tools and equipment

  • Can manage physical tasks such as lifting and moving items

  • Demonstrate reliability and punctuality

  • Are able to follow safety procedures consistently

  • Work well both independently and as part of a team

Previous experience working in a school environment is beneficial but not required.

Application Details

To apply for this Site Assistant position in Hackney , please submit your CV for consideration. The school is reviewing applications as they are received and aims to appoint a suitable candidate in time to support an ASAP start .

Posted 2026-04-24

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