How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Role: Auxiliary Site Support
Location: Wessex Lodge Primary School, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RB
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week (TBC), Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time plus 2 weeks
Start Date: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence
We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Auxiliary Site Support to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge Primary School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and support for pupils and staff.
The Auxiliary Site Support position combines two key responsibilities – School Cleaner and Lunchtime Support. The role can either be undertaken as a combined position or adjusted to focus on one area, depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances. Working hours will be agreed accordingly.
* Provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas of the school.
* Carry out a variety of cleaning tasks as directed by your line manager, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
Lunchtime Support
* Order food from our dedicated preparation service.
* Serve meals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining environment.
* Ensure all pupils and staff are served in a timely manner during the busy lunch period, followed by end-of-service cleaning to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the school.
* Support meal service during busy lunchtimes, ensuring a safe and welcoming dining environment.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and safeguarding standards.
* Report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the Site Manager and Health & Safety Officer.
* Contribute positively to the ethos and environment of the school, working effectively as part of the wider team.
* Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
* Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in cleaning, catering, or a similar support role is desirable.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation is an advantage.
* A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
About Us
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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 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:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “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:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* 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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