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Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary: £27,560 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you practical, hands-on and someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? Do you enjoy variety, solving problems and making a real difference behind the scenes?
At Penny Tree School, we're looking for a proactive Facilities Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is more than a maintenance role—it's an opportunity to play an important part in creating a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where children and young people can learn, grow and achieve their full potential.
No two days are the same. From carrying out repairs and maintaining our school buildings and grounds to supporting health and safety and improving our learning environment, you'll be a valued member of our school community whose work has a direct impact every single day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and general site improvements.
- Help maintain the school buildings, grounds and equipment to a high standard.
- Complete routine inspections and identify maintenance or health and safety issues.
- Support refurbishment projects, decorating and general upkeep of the school environment.
- Work alongside contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Carry out fire safety checks, emergency procedures and basic compliance inspections.
- Ensure tools, equipment and materials are stored and used safely in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and assist with risk assessments where required.
- Provide flexible support across the school, responding promptly to maintenance requests and helping ensure the site always looks its best.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in general maintenance, facilities or site support.
- Has practical skills in areas such as plumbing, joinery, decorating, painting or general repairs.
- Has a good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
- Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Takes pride in delivering high standards and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Has good communication and basic IT skills.
- Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Us
Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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