SAIL Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Site Assistant to join the School in April 2026.

Post: Site Assistant

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU

FTE Salary Range: Wiltshire Grade G £29064 to £31022

Contract Type: Permanent, full time, all year round

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for a professional, experienced and flexible individual to assist with the management of our school site. You will be expected to cover holidays when required.  You’ll be working in a network of highly skilled colleagues who all want the best in site safety and security for the school.

You’ll be covering duties such as minor grounds maintenance, health and safety checks, weekly water flushing as defined by our compliance software.  You will be responsible for the daily security of the site along with keyholder duties (unlocking and locking of the site on a daily basis) to include liaison with security contractors. You will also be required to carry out remedial or decorating works within the school and on site to ensure the smooth running of the school.  There will be a requirement to carry out PAT on an annual basis in regards to electrical appliances across the school (training can be provided).

 At SAIL Academy you will be working with a large team of teaching and support staff, and you will work closely with the Headteacher, Office Manager and other Senior Leaders who will provide direction and guidance as needed.

 The role is to work with staff within the school and Trust to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors are within a safe and secure environment at all times.  

Experience of working in a busy education environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
•      Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders e.g. school staff, suppliers, contractors and the Trust central team

•      Relevant experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential
•      Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative when required
•      Be able to display effective communication skills
•      Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
•      Ensure safe working practises and safeguarding practises are upheld
•      Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude
•      Motivated and prepared to undertake further role appropriate training
•      Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and competent with basic IT packages

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 5 to 16 years who have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD or an SEMH profile.

Following opening on 1 September 2023, the school moved into new premises on Wilton Road in Salisbury. The initial cohort of 54 children has now been joined by more students and by September 2026 we look to be at our capacity of 150 children.

SAIL’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school will look at the unique impact autism and social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

This key intent is underpinned by a number of principles. We will ensure that all children make progress, we build and foster positive relationships with parents and carers, put pupil voice at the heart of everything and support all children so they trust, feel safe and secure. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and therapeutic teams.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 16 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026.

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for Thursday 26th February 2026.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.