Empowering Teaching Assistant for SEND (5–18)

Hillingdon Manor School; Frome; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Wessex Lodge School in Frome is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team across three school sites. The role supports pupils aged 5–18, with a focus on SEND needs, learning engagement, and social-emotional development.

You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive learning environment, fostering independence and confidence in students.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND, including autism and SEMH needs.
• Calm, patient and able to respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of children and young people.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 5–18 to engage in learning and achieve targets.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for a range of SEND needs.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback and assist with assessment records.
• Create stimulating learning environments and build relationships with students and families.
• Support enrichment activities and school events.

Skills

Creative

Enthusiastic

Passionate about helping children

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Excellent communicator

Organised

Safeguarding

Job description

Wessex Lodge School in Frome is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team across three school sites. The role supports pupils aged 5–18, with a focus on SEND needs, learning engagement, and social-emotional development.

You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive learning environment, fostering independence and confidence in students.