Facilities Assistant = Dixons Silver Springs Primary

Dixons Silver Springs Primary is an ambitious and welcoming primary school situated in the Ridge Hill area of Tameside. This two-form entry academy takes pride in serving its community, emphasizing an inclusive ethos and a strong dedication to ensuring excellence for every child. In September 2025, the school expanded its offerings by launching a specialized EYFS and KS1 Resource Base, which provides 30 additional places for pupils with SEND.

At Dixons Silver Springs Primary, the focus is on a shared journey of ongoing learning for both children and staff. The academy promotes curiosity, fosters resilience, and cultivates a growth mindset, enabling everyone to face challenges, excel, and take pride in their achievements.

- We believe that people, rather than strategies, create real value - fostering a sense of belonging and collective growth.
- Emphasis on constructive feedback and professional development.
- Opportunities within our trust for career advancement and growth.
- Supportive management structure; a unified team dedicated to fairness.
- Employer-sponsored cash health plan aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing.

Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?

Our mission is to address educational and social inequalities in the North. As a trust, we are devoted to making a meaningful impact through the delivery of outstanding education across our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, and Greater Manchester, which include primary, secondary, all-through schools, and a standalone sixth form.

- We are driven by our values: we prioritize meaningful work with humility; we practice kindness and are motivated by mastery, autonomy, and purpose.
- For over 30 years, we have been challenging educational and social disadvantages.
- We have introduced a progressive flexible working policy designed to provide our teachers with more personal time.
- We hold high aspirations for every child and maintain a highly inclusive environment.
- Our innovative approach to central operations allows educators to concentrate on teaching and learning.
- We prioritize professional development for all staff; everyone in Team Dixons benefits from regular coaching.
- We are committed to building a diverse workforce, encouraging collaborative efforts to share resources and lessen workloads.
- We offer hybrid working options and complimentary onsite parking.
- A variety of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (including private health, lifestyle perks, and discounts) are available.

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Learn more

Full details regarding this position can be found in the job description and person specification.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing April 27, 2026.

For additional information about our trust, our roles, and the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site or contact Nicola Burton, Office Manager, at 01274 089913 to discuss the position further.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, building a diverse workforce, and fostering an inclusive environment for all at Dixons. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities and individuals regardless of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are willing to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process if needed.

We are dedicated to implementing an ambitious equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy, which you can read more about here.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.