. This role does not offer sponsorship.
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is your opportunity. Wetheringsett Manor School is part of a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to improving the lives of pupils and young people — and we’re now looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our friendly and committed team.
This role is vital to creating a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment where pupils can thrive every day.
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking a responsible, caring, and dependable Domestic Assistant who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team. You’ll play an important role in maintaining high standards across the school, helping to support the wellbeing of our pupils and staff alike.
What You’ll Do
1. Maintain a clean, hygienic, and welcoming school environment
2. Use cleaning equipment and products safely and responsibly
3. Support colleagues with larger or shared cleaning tasks when required
4. Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns promptly
5. Follow all health & safety and safeguarding procedures at all times
6. Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful school community
What You’ll Bring
7. Previous experience in domestic or cleaning duties
8. Knowledge of safe and effective cleaning practices
9. A reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach
10. Pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail
If you want a rewarding role in a school where your contribution is genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Wetheringsett Manor School and help create an environment where young people can flourish.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 100 pupils aged 7-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. The Manor House is located in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett. The accommodation also provides several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We are part of Acorn Educationand can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those 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 Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
11. Life Assurance
12. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
13. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
14. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
15. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
16. Cycle to Work Schemes
17. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
18. Critical illness cover
19. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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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