Premises Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from ASAP
This role is within a well-established education setting where high expectations, strong leadership, and positive relationships create a safe and purposeful environment. The setting is well organised, with clear systems in place to support staff and learners, and a strong focus on maintaining high standards across the site. Pupils benefit from a calm, secure environment that supports engagement, wellbeing, and day-to-day learning.Duties as Premises Assistant:

• Support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school premises
• Assist with ensuring the site is safe, secure, clean, and well presented at all times
• Carry out routine checks, minor repairs, and basic maintenance tasks
• Support health and safety procedures, including site inspections and reporting issues
• Assist with opening and closing the site as required
• Support contractors and visitors on site, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Help with room set-ups, furniture movement, and general site logistics
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and site-related issues
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and orderly environment for staff and pupils

Ideal Premises Assistant:

• Has experience in premises, caretaking, site, or facilities support roles
• Is practical, reliable, and able to carry out basic maintenance tasks
• Has an understanding of health and safety procedures in a workplace or school setting
• Is organised and able to manage tasks independently
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a wider team
• Is proactive, flexible, and takes pride in maintaining a safe environment
• Has a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities when working in education
• Is able to commit to a long-term, ongoing role starting immediately

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!