School Premises Assistant

Timeplan are currently looking for a School Premises Assistant to join a fantastic School in Hackney.

The hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

MUST HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS

Duties include:

• Carry out regular health and safety checks in line with the Health and Safety Policy.
• Ensure that all members of staff are aware of the emergency procedures, as well as their roles and responsibilities during an emergency.
• Ensure that all work carried out by cleaning staff is carried out with due regard to the Health and Safety Policy. In conjunction with the headteacher, regularly carry out a risk assessment of the site and keep appropriate records.
• Ensure that all escape routes and potentially hazardous areas are kept free from obstruction.
• Ensure that inflammable materials for use around the site are safely stored and advice is given on the storage of combustible materials.
• Ensure that dangerous substances and equipment are used and stored safely, in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Inform the headteacher of any changes that are required to the COSHH inventory. Check and maintain equipment within the school. Organise the removal of rubbish from the site as and when necessary.
• Understand and operate relevant equipment and ICT software.
• Maintain specialist equipment, undertake specialist repairs and modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs and modifications to be carried out by other staff members and external parties.
• Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance as required.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and set a good example for pupils through a high level of professionalism.
• Participate in any performance-related appraisal arrangements made by the school.
• Set the priorities for maintenance and repairs.
• Manage access to the premises and maintain security.
• Supervise the cleaning of the premises where necessary throughout the school day.
• Plan site use and development.
• Champion health and safety around the school, and supervise external contractors.
• Manage site staff including cleaners and external agency staff.

About you:

• Experience working within a school environment
• Must be familiar with using computer and ipads and able to do data entry.

• A valid DBS on the DBS update service

• Be available to interview and start immediately