At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning, create engaging resources, and assist students in a positive environment.
- Company: Join Oakfield Academy, a respected school in Frome with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, competitive pay, excellent pension, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade C (4) or above; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.05 - 13.05 £ per hour.
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 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.
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.
Teaching Assistant in Frome employer: Oakfieldacademy
Oakfield Academy in Frome, Somerset, is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and friendly work environment for its staff. With a focus on personal and career development, employees benefit from term-time hours, a robust pension scheme, and various employee perks, including retail discounts. This role as a Teaching Assistant offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while working collaboratively with dedicated educators in a well-respected institution.
