Maintenance Assistant

**At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way. We will lead, and others will follow.**

**About the role**:
As Maintenance Assistant at Wings School Cumbria, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will become part of a well-established site team to support the repair & maintenance of the school and its residential homes whilst ensuring the Health & Safety of staff, pupils and visitors.

**About you**:
For this role we are looking for someone who has worked in a similar role and has experience of working within a school. You will be a hardworking individual with a flexible can-do attitude and have an organised approach. Above all, we are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to our young people’s lives and by presenting their school in the best possible way.

**Why work for us?**
- a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
- continued professional development and training
- contributions to your pension
- a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

**Benefits include**:

- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- OFSTED bonuses
- life assurance
- cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
- discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
- birthday treats
- long service and employee of the month awards
- employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

**About us**:
Wings School Cumbria, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is an independent specialist residential and day school in **Milnthorpe** for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17. We support and care for **children**and **young people** who have identified **social, emotional and mental health **needs. They may also have learning difficulties such as autistic spectrum disorders including **Asperger’s** Syndrome, **Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia,** **Dyspraxia**, moderate **learning difficulties** and other specific learning difficulties.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,259.00-£28,059.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Work Location: In person