About the Role
Are you practical, proactive and take pride in creating safe, welcoming environments where children and young people can flourish?
Hazel Cottage School is entering an exciting period of growth with the development of our specialist provision across two sites. We're looking for a dedicatedAssistant Site Manager to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our schools remain safe, secure and well-maintained for the pupils and staff who rely on them every day.
This is far more than a maintenance role. You'll be a valued member of our school community, helping to create environments where children with complex SEND needs, including Autism and pre-verbal learners, can feel secure, supported and ready to learn.
No two days are ever the same. One day you could be carrying out repairs and site checks, the next supporting contractors, preparing learning spaces or helping ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
What you will be doing
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Experience of working within a school environment would be preferred but is not essential. If you have the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to creating safe, welcoming environments where young people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you
About Us
Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs.
We are situated in St Helens in the former St Patricks Church. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive. Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing and emotional regulation. We work towards every pupil being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.
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.
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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