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Site Assistant
Samuel Ryder Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Samuel Ryder Academy - St Albans Site Assistant 37 hours per week - All year round (52 weeks per year) Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 12.00 - 20.00, Friday 11.00 - 18.30 Salary Scale: H3 Actual salary: £27,180 per annum Start Date: ASAP We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical person for the role of Site Assistant at Samuel Ryder Academy. Essential: You need to have good practical skills, a proactive attitude, and an interest in maintaining our school buildings and grounds to the highest standard. You will need to enjoy working indoors and outdoors alongside young people, staff and visitors. Be trained as, or be willing to be trained as a minibus driver Previous experience in a similar role is desirable however most important is a positive and hardworking attitude and willingness to learn. You will be joining a hard-working, skilled and experienced premises team, which is part of the Scholars’ Education Trust. We are a supportive employer with excellent training and personal development opportunities. Diversity : The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Closing date: 9am 16th November 2026 Interview: TBC We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Declaration of criminal offences The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.