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Job Details
- Job Type: Temporary
- Location: Somerset
- Salary: Negotiable
- Start Date: Fri 30th May 2025
- Contact Name: Phoebe Savidge
- Contact Email:
- Contact Phone:
Job Description
An excellent special school in Frome is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant. You may have worked as a support worker, in‑class support worker or a Learning Support Advisor previously. You may have a related qualification or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience. You would be able to support children with a range of special educational needs, including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory, speech and language impairments and behavioural difficulties.
The school has great feedback from parents and supply staff. The staff team are supportive and welcoming. The school needs people who can commit to 5 days a week.
You Will Need To Be Confident In
- Adapting the lesson activity according to pupil's individual needs
- Creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment for the pupils to achieve and thrive.
The pay rate is £13.78 per hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30‑minute lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £89.66 but there is potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday pay.
Essential Criteria
- Be empathetic, kind and patient
- Have a right to work in the UK (a Valid Visa)
- Provide two recent references covering the last 2 years
- Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willingness to obtain them
Benefits
- One of the best supply experiences in the South West – check out our Google reviews!
- Free specialized, in‑person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer’s NI. Please note the pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face‑to‑face interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.
Contact Phoebe on or email
#J-18808-LjbffrS.E.N.D. Teaching Assistant in Frome employer: Five
Five Education in Gloucester is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Nursery SEND Practitioners. With a strong emphasis on professional development through free training and a collaborative culture, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. The company's commitment to enhancing wellbeing and development ensures that staff feel valued and motivated in their roles.
