Teaching Assistant at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, Frome, Somerset | MyNewTerm

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Frome; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team at St Louis Catholic Primary School. The role involves supporting students' learning and development, collaborating with teachers, and promoting positive outcomes in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils

Collaborative leadership team

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to plan incorporating visual and concrete resources.
• Flexibility to undertake a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support and create the best experience for children.
• Work within safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Emotional Literacy

Education

GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd July

Interview Date: Thursday 10th July

Salary Range: Grade 15 Point 3 - 4

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Hours: 27.08 per week

Responsible to: Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at St Louis Catholic Primary School, part of the Dustan Catholic Educational Trust.

Do you have the drive, ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational school?

Desirable skills/experience:

Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be of use.

Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly.

Experience of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs within children.

Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.

Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.

Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent).

Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo.

Have experience of working with children.

Be an excellent communicator and team player.

Work within our school’s rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.

Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations.

What we can offer you:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

Please contact the school office on 01373 463728 or send an email to [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

For all recruitment enquiries please email [e-mail] Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.