Bridge Education

A Headteacher of a secondary school in Preston is seeking a Site Supervisor/Caretaker for an ASAP start. This school strives to make a positive difference to the lives of their young people, parents, staff and our local community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous site, caretaking, or maintenance experience who is available to start immediately. Key Responsibilities Assisting with unlocking and securing the school site Supporting with locking up at the end of the day Carrying out general site assistant duties Basic maintenance and minor repairs Supporting with health and safety checks Ensuring the premises remain clean, safe, and well-maintained Assisting with contractor access and supervision where required Providing general support to senior school staff The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience in a school caretaking, site assistant, or facilities role (desirable) Basic maintenance and DIY skills A flexible and proactive approach Good communication skills The ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively Strong awareness of health and safety procedures Requirements Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Availability for an immediate start Flexibility around working hours between 7:00am 6:00pm About Bridge Education Bridge Education is a leading recruitment agency specialising in placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and Nursery Nurses across Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen, and Blackpool . Our friendly and experienced team is committed to helping you find a school that matches your skills and supports your career development. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment. Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our registration process, we will carry out all necessary compliance checks, including a video interview, up-to-date references, and a DBS check.

A Primary School in Preston is seeking a Welfare Assistant for immediate start. This school aims to provide all their children, regardless of needs, with the skills, knowledge, resilience, enthusiasm and life skills which will equip them to lead a successful and happy life. We are seeking a reliable and caring Welfare Assistant to support pupils during lunchtime and break periods. The successful candidate will help ensure a safe, positive, and well-supervised environment where pupils can eat, socialise and play appropriately. Key Responsibilities Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and school premises during lunch and break times Support pupils while they are eating meals and encourage good table manners Promote positive behaviour and inclusion among pupils Help organise and supervise safe play activities in the playground Deal with minor disputes or incidents calmly and appropriately Ensure pupils follow school rules and health & safety procedures Report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to appropriate staff Assist pupils who may need additional help during lunchtime Ensure the playground and dining areas remain safe and tidy Essential Ability to work well with children Calm, patient and approachable manner Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow safeguarding procedures Reliable and punctual Desirable Previous experience working with children or in a school setting First aid training Knowledge of behaviour management techniques Enhanced DBS on the update service About Bridge Education Bridge Education is a leading recruitment agency specialising in placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and Nursery Nurses across Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen, and Blackpool. Our friendly and experienced team is committed to helping you find a school that matches your skills and supports your career development. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment. Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our registration process, we will carry out all necessary compliance checks, including a video interview, up-to-date references, and a DBS check.