Maintenance Assistant

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Fromefield Manor School is recruiting a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated maintenance team.

Fromefield Manor School is a special school for up to 30 pupils aged 11‑19 who have a diagnosis of autism with associated complex needs. With a total communication approach and bespoke timetables, we ensure our students receive the care, attention, time and dedication to enable them to access education and reach their individual goals and aspirations. The school opened September 2024 and is located in central Frome, Somerset.

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled handyperson with a keen interest in maintenance, DIY and facilities upkeep. You’ll be responsible for addressing day‑to‑day reactive maintenance issues across the school site and grounds, helping to ensure a safe and well‑maintained environment for our students and staff.

You’ll also raise jobs, arrange maintenance of equipment and vehicles, liaise with contractors on and off‑site and respond to ad‑hoc requests from management as needed. The role includes both planned and reactive maintenance tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of our facilities.

Ideally, you will have experience in some of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering (qualifications are not essential).

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

If you want to progress your career, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Teacher pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

For an informal chat or to organise a visit to the school, please contact Robyn on  /

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service / Disclosure Scotland and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.