Teaching Assistant

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Wessex Lodge School

• Frome
• Permanent

Salary:
From £22,160.63 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title:
Teaching Assistant

Location:

Role could be based at any of the 3 school sites:

Wessex Lodge School in Frome, Wessex Lodge Primary in Kilmington or Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday
Salary:
From £22,160.63 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

Do you have the energy, compassion and creativity to help children and young people overcome barriers and achieve more than they ever thought possible?

At Wessex Lodge School, we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team and make a genuine difference to the lives of students with additional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students across the school, helping them to engage in learning, develop socially and emotionally, and achieve their individual goals.

Working closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where students feel understood, valued and inspired to succeed.

You'll support learning both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging independence, promoting positive behaviour and adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs of our students.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help children realise their potential - academically, socially and emotionally.

• Support students aged 5–18 to engage positively in learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support to meet a range of SEND needs.
• Promote students' personal development, wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback and contribute to assessment and record-keeping.
• Help create stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity and participation.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment activities, pastoral care and school events.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Creative, enthusiastic and willing to think outside the box.
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
• Experienced in supporting students with SEND, including Autism and SEMH needs, or eager to develop within specialist education.
• Calm, patient and able to respond sensitively to individual needs.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable and confident maintaining accurate records.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedicated to continuous professional development and learning.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Learning at Wessex Lodge goes far beyond the classroom. Our outdoor spaces across all three sites offer meaningful opportunities for students to regulate, connect and engage. These environments, whether it be out in the the community or time with animals, are key to helping our children feel calm, confident and curious.

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