Premises Assistant (part-time)

We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Premises Assistant to support our Premises Manager in maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds to a high standard.

Job details

Location

Meath School, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0LF

Salary

Actual salary £11,054.63 - £11,217.82 (£27,636.57- £28,044.57)

Hours of work

across 4 mornings a week or 2 full days

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

March 4, 2026

Location: Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey

Salary: Actual salary £11,054.63 – £11,217.82 (£27,636.57- £28,044.57)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time Contract (16 hours per week hours, 52 weeks per year)

Working pattern: across 4 mornings a week or 2 full days

Role Overview:

We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Premises Assistant to support our Premises Manager in maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds to a high standard.

This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working outdoors and being part of a supportive team. You will also act as a key holder and support emergency response when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school site
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance across buildings, grounds and play areas
• Assist with health & safety checks, compliance records and risk management
• Maintain outdoor areas including gardening, litter clearance and seasonal duties
• Support swimming pool maintenance, including cleaning and water testing
• Help prepare the site for school events, external lettings and special occasions
• Assist with deliveries, site set-up and occasional catering support
• Work closely with the Premises Manager and wider school team to ensure a safe, welcoming environment

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in premises, site or building maintenance
• Is practical, hands-on and able to carry out a range of maintenance tasks
• Has a good understanding of health & safety practices
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Is physically fit and comfortable working indoors and outdoors
• Has good communication and basic IT skills (emails, Teams, record-keeping)
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children

About Us:

Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. ‘Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that ‘everyone can have friends here’. Visit our website.

How to Apply:

To apply please send a completed application form to sbm@meathschool.org.uk Interviews will be held at Meath School.

Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Paul Gorman (Premises Manager) or Michelle Austin (School Business Manager) on 01932 872302

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 4 March 2026

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Please find details of our safeguarding policy

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!