Apprentice Premises Assistant

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tilbury is seeking an enthusiastic individual for the Apprentice Premises Assistant role. This full-time position involves supporting the day-to-day operations of the school site, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ideal for recent school leavers eager to learn new skills in a nurturing environment. The position offers opportunities for professional development as well as a chance to work within a vibrant team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Welcoming school environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about supporting the day-to-day running of a busy school site.
• Has high expectations of cleanliness and health & safety.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Good standard of English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Help maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cleanliness and health & safety awareness

Enthusiasm

Education

Good standard of English and Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5457-337S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: National Apprentice Wage

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 31/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract Type: Fixed Term for the Duration of the Apprenticeship with the possibility of a Permanent Contract on Completion

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks.

Start date: As soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join us as an Apprentice Premises Assistant at Helena Romanes School.

Qualifications

• is enthusiastic about supporting the day to day running of a busy school site;
• has high expectations of cleanliness and health & safety;
• has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills;
• has a good standard of English and Maths;
• has a good sense of humour.

Why choose our school?

• We are a welcoming, friendly and caring school;
• We offer opportunities for professional development;
• We will soon have a brand new site across all phases;
• We are part of the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time to join the school, in September 2021, the school was designated as an all-through school for pupils aged 4-18 years and began admitting pupils into its primary phase. The Primary Phase will grow incrementally over the subsequent years and will eventually become a two-form entry primary phase. We are also working with the Department of Education to build a new, state-of-the-art school building on Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, which is set to open to the primary phase in 2026 and the secondary and sixth form phase shortly after.

This role may suit a recent school leaver looking to learn new skills and work within a busy team helping to ensure the school day runs as smoothly as possible.

Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website. To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contact Elle Ball by email at [e-mail]. Visits to the school to meet with our staff and pupils are warmly welcomed.

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. [e-mail]

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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