Teaching Assistant

To undertake, as part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition Responsibilities will include:

• Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all room types during term time, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing and emptying of litter bins.
• Periodic cleaning of premises and furnishing during periods of school closure, to include scrubbing/stripping of floors, wall washing, carpet shampooing and cleaning of internal glass.
• Use of all types of electrical cleaning equipment, e.g. scrubber/polishers, carpet extraction machines subject to appropriate training.
• Cleaning of toilets and sanitary areas to include where necessary the removal of body emissions to maintain the required standard of hygiene.
• To work at all times under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Site Manager.
• To inspect and report any defects to the Head Teacher or Site Manager
• To replenish all consumables as and when required e.g. soap, toilet paper etc
• Use of access equipment to clean areas not accessible from floor level subject to a safe system of work.
• To participate in the operation of the Council's personal performance Development Scheme.
  
  This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

The Meadows School is an extended Sixth Form Day School. We provide education for students from the ages of 9 to 19 across the local authority. We cater for 215 students who have severe and complex special educational needs; many also have additional physical, medical and communication difficulties, including autism. Below are some extracts from our latest Ofsted Report July 2023: "Students make outstanding progress in communicating their needs and expressing choices independently." "Parents are thrilled with the ways in which the school supports them with their children's development at home."

Grade A, SCP 3 £24,796- actual salary £9,356 - £9,472 p.a.