L1 Cleaning Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our school team. This role is vital in helping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all members of our school community. The successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking and take pride in their work, have a good eye for detail and a commitment to cleanliness. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Willingness to use relevant equipment.

Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Ability to work on own or as part of a team.

Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards.

Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedure and precautions.

Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulations.

Willingness to gain awareness of health and hygiene procedures.

Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for Caretaking and Premises (Staff)

Personal qualities

A general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods

Ability to manage time efficiently to complete tasks to a high level

Be organised and show initiative

Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff

The ability to work independently but also be a good team player when the need arises

Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and community

An eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning

Take pride in a job well done

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff
• A professional working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.