Teaching Assistant
Quick answer
Wessex Lodge School is hiring a full-time, permanent Teaching Assistant (UK-based) paying £22,160.62 per annum to support students aged 5-18 with additional needs.
- Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Organization
- Wessex Lodge School
- Location
- Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA; Wessex Lodge Primary School, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RB; Newmead Farm, Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire BA12 7HJ
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- From £22,160.62 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Support students aged 5–18 to engage positively in learning and achieve their individual targets.
What you'll do
- Support students aged 5–18 to engage positively in learning and achieve their individual targets.
- Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support to meet a range of SEND needs.
- Promote students' personal development, wellbeing, confidence and independence.
- Monitor progress, provide feedback and contribute to assessment and record-keeping.
- Help create stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity and participation.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
What it takes
- Creative, enthusiastic and willing to think outside the box.
- Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
- Experienced in supporting students with SEND, including Autism and SEMH needs, or eager to develop within specialist education.
- Calm, patient and able to respond sensitively to individual needs.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organised, reliable and confident maintaining accurate records.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Life Assurance, Pension scheme, ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ – mental health support and physical health checks, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, Hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based at any of the following 3 sites: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA; Wessex Lodge Primary School, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RB; Newmead Farm, Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire BA12 7HJ.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is from £22,160.62 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being creative, enthusiastic, passionate about helping children and young people succeed, experienced in supporting students with SEND, calm, patient, an excellent communicator, and organised, reliable, and confident in maintaining accurate records.
How or by when to apply?
Applications can be submitted by October 23, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wessex Lodge School's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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