Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant  (September 2026 Start)
Frome
£90–£94 per day
4–5 days per week

Teaching Personnel are proud to work with this school and many other fantastic schools in Frome and the surrounding areas. We are committed to supporting education professionals and helping schools find the right people to make a difference in the classroom.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop both academically and socially. This role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and willing to get stuck in to support the needs of the students and the wider school community.

Ideal Candidate

The school is ideally looking for someone with previous experience working within a school setting. However, they are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills/experience in areas such as:

• Early Years
• Children’s mental health
• Social care
• Youth work
• Other roles supporting children or young people

The successful candidate will:

• Be available 4–5 days per week
• Have an open-minded and positive attitude
• Be patient, caring, and proactive
• Be committed to supporting children with diverse needs

Application & Vetting

All applicants will be required to attend an interview and provide the necessary documentation in line with safeguarding and vetting standards, supported by a trusted consultant.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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