Ascend Learning Trust
Premises Assistant
Premises Assistant at Ascend Learning Trust, based in Calne, South West England, paying £26,847 - £27,709 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £26,847 - £27,709 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Calne, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Caretaker
Bang in line with the market for caretaker
Reference 57440523
About the role
Premises Assistant
Kingsbury Green Academy
Salary: NJC E6 £26,847-NJC E8 £27,709 - Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37 hours
Working Weeks: 52 Weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07.00-15.00 ( 30 min unpaid break)
Friday 07.00-14.30 (30 min unpaid break)
Closing date: Midnight 2nd December 2026
Interview Date:15th December 2026
Anticipated Start Date: 1st January 2027
Job Overview
We are looking for a positive and committed Premises Assistant to join our busy and hardworking team at Kingsbury Green Academy.
The main duties include but are no limited to:
Assisting the premises manager in ensuring that all the school site is maintained in a safe, clean and secure condition as required, and assisting in such cases as may be necessary for effective site management. Deputising for the premises manager and assuming full responsibility for the full range of duties in their absence.
As a successful candidate you will have:
Good General education, Grade C or 4 at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
Site Manager Experiences
Recognised Training/qualifications/experience associated within premises management is desirable
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Why choose us?
Kingsbury Green Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a forward-thinking and ambitious 11–18 academy set in a beautiful Wiltshire location. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are committed to high standards, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.
At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world-class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons.
When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high-calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual flu vaccines
- Discounted gym memberships
- 24/7 counselling helpline
- Annual Wellbeing Day*
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
- Optional health and fitness schemes*
Financial
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes*
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
- Supportive performance development
- Apprenticeship and training opportunities
- Internal progression pathways
- Recognition and long-service awards
*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
Reference: 57440523 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ascend Learning Trust
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