SEND Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Inspire Young Minds

Outcomes First Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts platform: UK & international

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Wessex Lodge School in Frome is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team. You’ll support pupils aged 5-18 with SEND, delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them engage, learn and grow.

You’ll work with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to foster a safe, inclusive environment, monitor progress, and contribute to assessments while supporting broader school activities and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with SEND, including Autism and SEMH needs.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Calm, patient and able to respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Creative

Enthusiastic

Excellent communicator

Organised

Calm and patient

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Wessex Lodge School in Frome is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team. You’ll support pupils aged 5-18 with SEND, delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them engage, learn and grow.

You’ll work with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to foster a safe, inclusive environment, monitor progress, and contribute to assessments while supporting broader school activities and safeguarding.