Facilities Assistant

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Job Title:  Facilities Assistant
Location:  Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH 
Salary:      £24,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm 
Contract:  Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start:        October 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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 Fieldstone 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 Do

• Take charge of your specialist trade or area of expertise, delivering high-quality maintenance and repairs
• Assist the maintenance team with both planned projects and reactive tasks
• Conduct regular site inspections to spot and resolve Health & Safety concerns
• Advise staff on the safe use and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with COSHH and other regulations
• Maintain tools and equipment, keeping everything in top condition
• Travel across the school site and to suppliers as needed

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE Maths & English at level 4 or above
• Proven experience in facilities management or a relevant trade (plumbing, joinery, electrical, decorating, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently with initiative, but also collaborate effectively within a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication
• Flexibility and responsiveness to urgent maintenance needs
• Driving licence is essential

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16—students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.

We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.

Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council’s Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

For more information, please visit www.fieldstoneschool.co.uk.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 this 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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