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Estates Assistant
đź“Ť Woodeaton Manor School, Oxfordshire (OX3 9TS)
đź’° Salary: ÂŁ26,824 - ÂŁ29,064 FTE (Grade 6, SCP 8-13)
đź•’ Contract: Full Time, Permanent, All Year Round
đź“… Start Date: 1 September 2026
About Us
At Woodeaton Manor School, we believe every young person deserves a safe, supportive environment where they can flourish—academically, socially and emotionally. As a special school for ages 7–16, we support around 80 pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and often present with complex emotional, social or mental health needs.
We are proud to provide specialist day provision that builds resilience, confidence and personal growth. Our dedicated staff team work closely with pupils, families and external partners to create bespoke, holistic learning pathways, grounded in empathy, consistency and high expectations.
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and joining a school committed to meaningful transformation, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in creating safe, welcoming environments?
Woodeaton Manor School is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Estates Assistant to join our friendly team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical maintenance or facilities experience who wants to make a genuine difference in a specialist school supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
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Working alongside our Estates & Facilities Manager, you'll help ensure our beautiful Grade II listed school remains safe, secure and well maintained so that pupils and staff can thrive every day.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Full induction programme and ongoing CPD
- Paid wellbeing days
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee referral scheme (earn up to ÂŁ500)
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive, welcoming team
About the Role
As Estates Assistant You Will
- Help maintain the school's buildings and extensive grounds
- Carry out minor repairs, DIY and routine maintenance
- Assist with porterage, furniture moves and site set-up
- Support cleaning, waste management and emergency site duties
- Help ensure the security of the school by locking/unlocking buildings and carrying out security checks
- Support health and safety inspections and safe contractor working
- Assist in maintaining safe access during adverse weather
- Play an important role in maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors
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About You
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has practical DIY or maintenance experience
- Is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in their work
- Understands the importance of health and safety
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Can adapt to a varied workload where no two days are the same
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people
- Experience in a school, estates or facilities environment is desirable but not essential.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your practical skills will make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be arranged upon receipt of suitable applications.
To arrange an informal visit or find out more, please contact Fliss Pusey, School Business Manager, on 01865 558722 or email recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.
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