Full-time, 37 hours per week including evenings and weekends on a two-weekly rota - Permanent 52-week contract Weekend working will involve being able to open and lock up the building with occasional additional hours if required. The Avenue is a day school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with complex special needs including those with significant health needs and autism. We are looking for a hard-working, dependable, self-motivated person to join our Team as a Site Assistant. The key responsibilities of this role will be to ensure the safety and security of the school premises, carry out general maintenance and minor repair work, liaise with contractors, general porterage duties, lock and unlock the school premises, and deal with any unexpected emergencies. Along with having good standards of practical DIY skills, the successful candidate will be punctual, flexible, have a ‘can do’ attitude, a good awareness of Health & Safety, and excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working as a School Caretaker is desirable but not essential. To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Site Staff recruitment section. All completed forms must be returned to recruitmentavenue.reading.sch.uk. For more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257 Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 27 th January 2025 All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check.