Premises Assistant
- location Tower Hamlets
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £27,860 to £32,000 per year
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- Apply by 22 October 2025
- Job start 22 Sep 2025
- Job end Ongoing
Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated Premises Assistant to join a thriving and supportive secondary academy in East London.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Premises Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy secondary academy in East London. This is a hands-on role involving site security, maintenance and general facilities support. The successful candidate will help ensure the school remains a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors
About the school
This thriving secondary academy in East London serves a diverse and vibrant community. With a strong commitment to high standards, inclusion and student wellbeing, the school provides a welcoming and supportive environment for staff and pupils alike. Modern facilities, an ambitious leadership team and a collaborative staff culture ensure that every member of the team can make a meaningful contribution. Staff enjoy ongoing professional development, clear communication and a genuine sense of purpose in helping students achieve their full potential
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Premises Assistant you will:
- Support the day-to-day running of school premises, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors
- Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor works across the site
- Assist with the set-up of rooms, furniture and equipment for school activities
- Monitor site security, including opening and locking up the premises
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and reporting requirements
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable site experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].