School Premises Assistant

Position: Premises Assistant Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: November 2026 Location: Bromley, London, UK Salary: £(Apply online only) per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: (url removed) About the Role: Looking for your next Premises Assistant role, where practical skills make a real difference every day? A welcoming mainstream primary school is seeking a dependable Premises Assistant to keep its buildings and grounds safe, clean and well cared for. Grove Park station is around an 8 minute walk away, making your commute straightforward. You will take on a varied mix of caretaking, minor repairs, cleaning and routine safety checks, working alongside a friendly school team. It suits someone hands-on and organised who takes pride in keeping accurate records. If you enjoy seeing the results of your work, this is a role worth applying for. Requirements: To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have: Previous experience in a premises, caretaking, maintenance or similar practical role, ideally within a school Willingness to carry out cleaning duties, including toilets and the safe removal of animal waste from outdoor areas The ability to complete routine weekly and monthly premises checks and safety testing Good basic reading, writing and numeracy skills for checklists and accurate record keeping Good awareness of health and safety practices Key Responsibilities: Carry out general caretaking, maintenance and premises duties as the school's Premises Assistant Keep classrooms, communal areas, playgrounds and outdoor spaces clean, safe and well maintained Undertake cleaning duties when required, including toilets and washroom facilities Complete weekly and monthly premises checks and safety testing, recording results accurately Assist with minor repairs, general maintenance and basic DIY tasks Support the safe opening, closing and security of the school buildings Move furniture, equipment and deliveries, and report any hazards or maintenance issues Our client can offer you: A varied, practical Premises Assistant role where no two days are the same A handover with the school before you begin, so you can start with confidence Guidance on the school's procedures for routine checks and safety testing A welcoming mainstream primary setting with a friendly, supportive staff team Easy access by rail, with Grove Park station a short walk away Dedicated support from your Transparency Education consultant throughout your Premises Assistant booking Why work via Transparency Education? Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. xjnqpsq Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance