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£120 per day | 40 Hours per Week | ASAP Start | Based in Quidenham, Norfolk

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work?

Are you reliable, hardworking and happy working outdoors?

Aspira Education are recruiting a School Grounds Assistant to support a specialist education setting on a temporary basis for several weeks.

This role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces, enjoys physical work and can work independently while supporting the wider site team.

No specific grounds maintenance qualifications are required. We are simply looking for a dependable, practical individual who is willing to get stuck in and help keep the school grounds safe, tidy and well-maintained.

Hours

Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:00pm

40 hours per week

About the Role

As a School Grounds Assistant, you will:

• Support with general grounds maintenance across the school site.
• Carry out basic gardening and landscaping duties.
• Assist with keeping outdoor areas clean, safe and presentable.
• Support with litter picking and waste management.
• Help maintain pathways, fences and outdoor facilities.
• Undertake basic maintenance and manual handling duties.
• Assist the site team with a variety of practical tasks as required.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

No two days will be the same, so flexibility and a positive attitude are essential.

About the School

Aurora Eccles School is a specialist independent school supporting children and young people with complex educational needs.

The school is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.

As part of the wider team, you will play an important role in helping maintain the school's facilities and outdoor spaces to a high standard.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:

• Grounds Maintenance
• Gardening
• Landscaping
• Construction
• Facilities Management
• Caretaking
• Property Maintenance
• Warehouse & Logistics
• General Labouring
• Site Assistant Roles

You don't need specific qualifications, but you must:

✔ Be practical and hands-on

✔ Be reliable and punctual

✔ Be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

✔ Have a strong work ethic

✔ Be able to work independently

✔ Take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment

✔ Be willing to support with a variety of site duties

All Applicants Must Have

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate (essential)
• Two recent references
• Willingness to complete safeguarding training with Aspira Education
• Ability to start ASAP

What You'll Get

• £120 per day
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD-accredited training via Aspira Training Academy
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist education setting
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Safeguarding Commitment

Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now

To apply or ask any questions, email info@aspiraeducation.co.uk with your CV.

We aim to respond within 24 hours. Please include the job reference when applying.

Pay: Up to £120.00 per day

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Can you start ASAP? YES/NO (Please do not apply if you have a notice period as we are not able to consider applicants who aren't able to start straight away)

Licence/Certification:

• enhanced child DBS (required)

Location:

• Norwich NR16 2NZ (required)

Work Location: On the road