Job Details
Post: (250723) Site Assistant
Location: The Springfields Academy (North Site), Curzon Street, Caine, SN11 ODS
Salary Range: Grade G, Pt 12-14, £29,064-£31,022
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, all year round.
Contract Hours: up to 37 hours per week; Monday to Friday
About the Role
As our Site Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring school facilities are safe, functional, and conducive to learning. This isn’t just about maintenance; it’s about actively contributing to an environment that empowers our pupils.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a Safe and Stimulating Environment: regularly inspecting the school grounds and buildings, identifying and addressing maintenance needs promptly to ensure a secure and inspiring space for pupils, including everything from minor repairs to ensuring equipment is in excellent working order.
- Enabling Learning and Well‑being: supporting the team in adapting spaces to meet the sensory and communication needs of pupils, contributing to an environment that reduces anxiety and promotes engagement.
- Working as Part of a Child‑Centred Team: collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to understand the unique needs of students and how the physical environment can best support their development.
- Ensuring Compliance: adhering to all health and safety regulations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a culture of safety across the school.
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong understanding of the importance of an enabling and well‑maintained environment, especially within a special educational needs setting.
- Proactive and organised individual with practical skills in maintenance and repair.
- Excellent communicator who can work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team.
- Adaptable, patient, and genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic children and those with SLCN.
School Background
The Springfields Academy is an academy based in Calne, with a PAN of 250, National Autistic Society Advanced specialist award, and recognised as an Ofsted good school. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables autistic learners to develop skills and overcome their barriers to learning, shaping “safe independent lives”.
Trust Background
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19, including seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. Our community provides inclusive, high‑quality education for pupils with a range of needs.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Professional development and training opportunities are regularly available, including e‑learning and face‑to‑face training.
Legal and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff 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.
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