Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Frome; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oakfield Academy in Frome is seeking a proactive teaching assistant to support learning across year groups. The role runs 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus 5 INSET days, with pay at MNSP Pay Grade 2/5 scale. The actual salary is £17,544–£17,821 per year, gross, with monthly equivalent £1,462–£1,485.

Start date is as soon as possible. The successful candidate will create stimulating resources, assist pupils 1:1 or in small groups, support literacy and numeracy

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C (4) or above.
• A proven ability to work using their own initiative under the guidance of a teacher.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Supporting pupils within a wide range of interventions, from Literacy and Numeracy programmes to Forest School.
• Supporting children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating learning resources.
• Accompanying pupils on trips.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Oakfield Academy in Frome. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.This post is for 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.25am - 4.00pm, term time only plus 5 x INSET days. The salary will start on MNSP Pay Grade 2, Point 4 with an incremental rise to Point 5 (£25,185 - £25,583 FTE gross per annum/£13.05 - £13.26 per hour). The actual salary for this post equates to £17,544 - £17,821 per annum/£1,462 - £1,485 per month (gross). We're looking for the the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Supporting pupils within a wide range of interventions, from Literacy and Numeracy programmes to Forest School.
• Supporting children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating learning resources.
• Accompanying pupils on trips.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term-time hours.
• Opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C (4) or above.
• A proven ability to work using their own initiative under the guidance of a teacher.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

This role will require an enhanced DBS with a clear outcome, you will also need to have right to work in the UK documentation.The closing date: 1st November 2026Interviews commencing week beginning 9th November 2026We reserve the right to close this advert earlier due to application interest.