Claims Based Premises Assistant

Overview

We are looking for an Apprentice Premises Assistant who:

Is hard working and an intuitive team player
Has high expectations of themselves and the environment in which they work
Is resourceful, with practical knowledge and skills
Wants to contribute to the school as a whole

As a member of our team you can expect:

Enthusiastic and able children with excellent attitudes to learning
Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly
Continuing Professional Development
Excellent resources
Healthy and tasty school lunch for £2

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job:

The Premises Assistant is responsible to the Premises Manager and to the Headteacher, for the general upkeep of the School premises and in providing a safe, secure, clean and warm environment for all site users and visitors. To deputise for the Premises Manager in his/her absence as agreed.

Principal Accountabilities:

Security

Opening and locking of gates, doors and windows as appropriate.
Taking reasonable steps to minimise loss or damage to property and staff.
Patrolling the site at appropriate intervals.
Ensuring that intruders are dealt with adequately in accordance with the school’s practice and where necessary keeping the police informed, subject to guidelines, on health and safety requirements.
Taking responsibility for fire and intruder alarms.
Ensuring that the necessary action is taken to minimise risk of further intrusion and damage, pending more permanent repairs.
Reporting all burglaries to appropriate Authorities including the Headteacher, Premises Manager, and Police.
Ensure gates and entrances are kept clear.
Deal with dangerously parked cars both on site and immediately outside the school gate eg zig zag yellow lines.

Maintenance

Taking responsibility as required by the Premises Manager for the maintenance & upkeep of premises, including buildings, fixtures, fittings and furniture.
Carry out minor repairs and report defects to line manager – ordering repairs and work after agreement with line manager.
Use any specific skills or expertise where possible.
Engage in preventative maintenance – to eliminate potential hazards.
Taking responsibility as required by the Premises Manager for checks on drains, gullies, toilets etc taking appropriate action as necessary.
Taking responsibility for monitoring contractors on site including cleaning and ground maintenance, ensuring safety procedures are adhered to and work completed satisfactorily.
Conducting mandatory checks/ monthly surveys of facilities, rectifying issues where possible and alerting premises manager.
Maintain stock lists of equipment and furniture.

Heating, Ventilation and Plant

Taking responsibility as required by the Premises Manager for gas or electric meter readings.
Dealing with any faults and defects as required including checking and resetting breaker fuses.

Check functioning of systems – maximise fuel efficiency.
Check and replace lamps, tubes etc in light fittings.
Test fire alarm and other alarms regularly.

Safety

Maintain a safe and healthy environment referring all hazards to the nominated Health & Safety Officer for the establishment.
Have knowledge of use and maintenance of fire precautions and equipment.
Clear ice and snow putting down salt to give access and egress to site.
Investigate and report all accidents and potential hazards involving staff or plant for which responsible.
Check safety doors are secured against unauthorised entry where appropriate.
Take responsibility for appropriate notification to exterminate pests and vermin, ensuring that such work is carried out while pupils are not on site.

Cleaning

Playground – sweeping, clearing litter and debris including green areas – weeding on hard surfaces excluding the use of pesticides.
Cleaning up bodily fluids and checking soiling of toilet areas throughout day, subject to Health & Safety guidelines.
Report any problems with the cleanliness of the site to line manager.

Porterage

Dustbin management – waste removal.
Help all school staff – eg assisting with large display mounting, moving of sets for productions, repairs to classroom/school equipment.
Within capabilities remove and store furniture in available storage facilities.
Open and lock up for evening lettings when required.
Furniture moving, including dining tables and chairs where necessary.

General Duties –as line manager requests

Liaise in a professional manner with other users of school site.
Oversee and co-ordinate deliveries of stock, supplies, etc to correct storage site.
Managing lettings; ensuring all site users comply with H and S policies and signed Risk Assessments. Carrying out statutory maintenance checks and premises duties during the period of the let.
Assisting with the set up and running of events such as PTA school fairs etc as required.

Person specification

Presentation

Excellent spoken communication.
Clear legible writing.

Educational Qualifications

Good basic education.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to relate well to children and adults, work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
Ability to prioritise & be flexible, depending on needs of school.
Qualified in a trade skill (desirable)

Experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety.
Ability to carry out minor repairs.
An interest in IT (desirable)

Personality

Ability to be a good representative of the school when dealing with the public, parents, children and contractors.
A willingness to learn, attend training and increase skills.

Other Requirements

Prepared to work outdoors approximately 50% of the working week.
Vehicle driver (desirable)

Salary & contract

Initially for 5 hours a week, with the possibility of more hours

Monday to Friday 3pm to 4pm

Grade 3, SCP5 - £17.03 per hour before deductions

Fixed term until 22 July 2027

Location

John Ball Primary School
Southvale Road
Blackheath
London
SE3 0TP

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

To apply, please send a completed application form and safer recruitment form to hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk by the closing date below.

Closing Date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Interview Date: Monday 29th June 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Equal opportunities

John Ball Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, internet profile check, medical clearance and satisfactory employment references.

John Ball Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. As we are working to become a racially just school we actively invite applications from black and global majority groups.