Premises Assistant Apprentice

Are you looking to start a hands-on career in property maintenance and facilities management?

Hawley Woods School is seeking a motivated Premises Assistant Apprentice to join our site team while working towards a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a specialist school environment while developing valuable skills and qualifications for your future career.

Working alongside our Site Maintenance team, you'll support the day-to-day maintenance, cleaning, security and upkeep of the school. Your role will include helping with basic repairs, grounds maintenance, health and safety checks, setting up rooms for events and ensuring our facilities remain safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Has a practical, hands-on approach
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Has an interest in premises, facilities or property maintenance careers

In return, you'll receive structured training, dedicated study time and hands-on experience that could lead to a long-term career in premises, facilities or property maintenance.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).

We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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