Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager (Part-Time) – School Facilities & Minibus Driver

Employer: BeyondAutism
Location: Tram House School & Park House School
Job type: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £20,000 per annum actual salary (£30,000 full-time equivalent)

About the role

BeyondAutism is looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Assistant Site Manager to support the safe, secure and effective running of Tram House School and Park House School.

Working alongside the Site Manager, you will help maintain the school buildings and grounds, carry out routine checks, support repairs and maintenance, liaise with contractors and help ensure the school environment remains safe and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role also includes driving a school minibus to support educational visits, trips and work-experience activities. You will work across both school sites and provide cover for the Site Manager when required.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to contribute to a specialist educational environment.

Key responsibilitiesSite maintenance and facilities

• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of school buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Carry out routine site inspections, checks and planned preventative maintenance.
• Undertake basic repairs, DIY tasks and reactive maintenance.
• Help prepare rooms and facilities for school events and activities, including moving equipment and furniture.
• Monitor site safety and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Liaise with contractors and support the completion of maintenance work.
• Assist with opening and locking school premises, setting alarms and maintaining site security.

Health, safety and compliance

• Support statutory compliance checks and maintain accurate records.
• Record and report maintenance and health and safety issues using the school's systems, including Smartlog and Schoolpod.
• Follow site safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Help ensure buildings and grounds remain safe for pupils, staff, contractors and visitors.

Site Manager cover

• Provide cover during the Site Manager's absence due to leave or sickness.
• Undertake opening, locking and alarm-setting duties.
• Act as a keyholder and contact for contractors or emergencies when required.
• Complete site checks, compliance records and handovers.
• Support tasks that require two people to carry them out safely.

Minibus driving and pupil transport

• Drive the school minibus for educational visits, trips and work-experience activities.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow individual transport plans and passenger-safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate mileage and journey logs.
• Keep the vehicle clean and ensure concerns about its roadworthiness are reported promptly.

Essential requirements

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in site management support, facilities, caretaking, premises maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Good hands-on maintenance and DIY skills.
• A full, valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement, or a willingness to obtain the required entitlement.
• A clean driving record and confidence in driving a minibus.
• A calm, patient and safety-conscious approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work 25 hours per week, including early starts or later finishes when required.
• An interest in supporting children and young people, ideally within a special educational needs (SEN) or autism setting.
• A willingness to undertake the required safeguarding checks and training.

Desirable experience and qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

• MiDAS minibus driver training.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs or autism.
• Knowledge of fire safety, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Experience using maintenance management or facilities helpdesk systems.
• Previous experience providing cover for a Site Manager or similar role.

Safeguarding

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to follow safeguarding policies and procedures, complete required training and undergo an enhanced DBS check, in line with the requirements of the role.

How to apply

If you have practical maintenance skills, take pride in maintaining safe and well-presented premises, and would like to support a specialist school environment, we welcome your application.

Please apply through Indeed, outlining your relevant facilities, maintenance, caretaking and driving experience.

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person