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Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant – Newbury Manor School
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our passionate maintenance team as we continue to enhance and support our inclusive learning environment for young people aged 7 to 19 with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate handyperson and DIYer who will carry out reactive day-to-day maintenance issues across our site and grounds. You’ll support operational tasks while also assisting our wider Aspris residential homes in the community, liaising with contractors and handling ad-hoc management requests.
Responsibilities
- Perform practical, day-to-day maintenance tasks across the school grounds and buildings
- Troubleshoot and resolve reactive maintenance issues (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting)
- Liaise with external contractors when required on-site
- Support colleagues in managing unplanned or urgent requests
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for pupils with ASD and broader learning needs
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Benefits
- Exclusive reward and discount scheme access
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Blue Light Card
- Dedicated commitment to your ongoing training & career progression
- Qualification-free pathways into skilled trades (e.g., plumbing, electricity, carpentry)
- Participation in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Free enhanced PVG/DBS check (full safeguarding support included)
- Wellbeing support for staff
- Cycle to Work Scheme and more!
Why Join Us?
At Newbury Manor School, we provide a safe, structured environment to help young people refine skills, build self-esteem, and embrace their potential—both academically, socially, and individually. Our Georgian manor house in rural Somerset offers extensive grounds, restoring historic character with modern inclusivity. Students thrive in an environment that champions small-group support, celebration of progress, and a strength-based culture.
As part of Aspris Children’s Services, you’ll join an organisation that values your transferable skills, work-life values, and personal growth. We invest in your future, offering training pathways tailored to your ambition from day one.
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Requirements
Ideally Suitable For:
- Trainee or experienced in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or plastering (Skills and enthusiasm matter more than formal qualifications)
Mandatory for All Roles with Children:
- Safeguarding-compliant with a willingness to undergo full disclosure procedures
- Clearances: DBS/Disclosure & Barring Service (with Safer Scotland)
- References covering the last 3 years, ideally from Children/Vulnerable Adults settings
- Some references may be requested prior to interview
Our Commitment to Equality
All applicants are invited to share how they align with our organisation’s values for young people’s well-being—regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability background. If you thrive in structured environments, deliver results under pressure, and have a hands-on approach to helping others build confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
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