St Matthias Academy is a small, nurturing education community with three sites across Bristol and Bath—Fishponds for KS3 & KS4, Brentry for KS3, and Rush Hill for KS3 & KS4. We work with young people who have often become disillusioned with education, but this feeling changes quickly once they join our school.
At St Matthias, we focus on personalised learning journeys that empower each student to achieve academic success and build the confidence and skills needed to overcome personal challenges. Our goal is to help pupils develop a positive attitude toward learning, allowing them to thrive, grow, and succeed.
Job Purpose
As a Site Assistant at St Matthias Academy, you will ensure the effective operation of our three sites, maintaining a safe and secure environment. We seek an enthusiastic individual with school site experience who excels in communication and customer service. This demanding role requires flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Qualifications
- Experience in building or facilities maintenance.
- Full driving licence.
- First Aid certification and relevant trade qualifications (desirable).
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations (COSHH, Fire Safety).
Experience
- Strong practical skills in tasks like gardening and small projects.
- Teamwork experience and ability to interact with diverse individuals, including those with special educational needs.
- Familiarity with managing challenging behaviour.
- General Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication and ICT skills.
- Commitment to team collaboration and ongoing professional development.
- Positive attitude and good sense of humour.
Working Conditions
- Non-smoking environment.
- Must be physically fit for manual tasks, including bending and lifting, and able to work in various weather conditions.
Join us in helping young people find their path to success at St Matthias Academy.
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline.
Safeguarding Statement:
St Matthias Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Safeguarding Statement:
St Matthias Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.