Teaching Assistant

Oakfieldacademy; Frome; On-site; GBP 17,544 - 17,821; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Oakfield Academy in Frome, Somerset, seeks a proactive Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus INSET days, with a salary starting at £13.05 per hour and incremental progression.

You will work with teachers to deliver learning, support pupils 1:1 or in groups, and help with resources and assessment while ensuring a safe classroom environment. DBS required and right to work in the UK essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C (4) or above.
• Proven ability to work using own initiative under guidance of a teacher.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Create opportunities for all learners to reach their potential.
• Work with class teachers to deliver teaching and learning.
• Support pupils in interventions from literacy and numeracy programmes to Forest School.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Assist with assessment and evidencing learning.
• Help teachers create stimulating learning resources.
• accompany pupils on trips.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Initiative

Technology proficiency

Can-do attitude

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C (4) or above

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Oakfield AcademyLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Starting at £13.05 per hourPosted: 23rd July 2026Expires: 25th August 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1566486Job Reference: OAKTA/SEPT26* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintAn 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.* Excellent pension scheme.* 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 can-do attitude.* 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: 25th August 2026.****Interviews are to be confirmed.**We reserve the right to close this advert earlier due to application interest.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Teaching Assistant - Level 1 Grade 2 JD 30hours.docx### Safeguarding Statement:Oakfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults and expects all our staff to share this commitment.