Teaching Assistant

Wessex Lodge School; Frome; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Frome is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' emotional and academic growth. The role involves working directly with students, assisting teachers, and collaborating with other staff. Candidates should possess essential GCSE qualifications and a full UK driving licence. This permanent, term-time-only position offers a unique 4-day work week model, promoting well-being while maintaining a full-time salary. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development are also provided.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" support

Health and wellness benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are essential qualifications.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with pupils to support emotional, social, and academic development.
• Assist teachers with preparing learning materials and classroom activities.
• Support personalized learning journeys for pupils.
• Engage with pupils in classroom and outdoor settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Caring

Proactive

Adaptable

Team Player

Confident in outdoor settings

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW – and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro‑rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship. Please note: the successful candidate will be required to work across all three school sites.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with pupils to support their emotional, social, and academic development.
• Assist teachers in preparing learning materials and delivering classroom activities.
• Support pupils’ personalised learning journeys, adapting your approach to individual needs.
• Engage with pupils in both classroom and outdoor settings, including trips and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff to ensure pupils thrive.

Wessex Lodge School offers paid responsibilities across a range of areas, including Outdoor Education, Farm, Horticulture, and Forest School. These roles provide the chance to lead creative projects, develop new skills, and make an even greater impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Who We’re Looking For

• Caring, proactive, and adaptable individuals who respond to pupils’ diverse needs.
• Confident working across classroom and outdoor settings.
• Team players who value collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect.
• Enthusiastic and ready to contribute to a rich, engaging school community.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (essential).
• Teaching Assistant qualification (highly desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

All stages of the recruitment process will include safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.