Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,906.25 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Frome, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290439FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School. Join us in creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding education career and make a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to ensure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has varied and complex needs and so much potential – they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys, tailored specifically to them.
You will help prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and provide hands-on support. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, along with guidance and advice to help you grow in your career.
Additional Opportunities
As part of your role, there are exciting opportunities for additional paid responsibilities across a variety of areas, including Outdoor Education, Farm, Horticulture, and Forest School. These roles allow you to expand your skills, lead creative projects, and make an even bigger impact on the experiences and development of our pupils. We encourage staff to bring their creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative to enrich our school community.
Who We’re Looking For
The successful applicant will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom and outdoor settings, according to individual pupil needs. You will take a responsive and caring approach, running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils on trips and excursions. Our schools are built on great teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support.
Qualifications Required
English and Maths GCSE essential
TA qualification desirable
Full UK Driving Licence
At Wessex Lodge, you will join a passionate team committed to high-quality education, personal development, and wellbeing, making a tangible difference in every pupil’s life.
About Us
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School. Join us in creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding education career and make a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to ensure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has varied and complex needs and so much potential – they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys, tailored specifically to them.
You will help prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and provide hands-on support. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, along with guidance and advice to help you grow in your career.
Additional Opportunities
As part of your role, there are exciting opportunities for additional paid responsibilities across a variety of areas, including Outdoor Education, Farm, Horticulture, and Forest School. These roles allow you to expand your skills, lead creative projects, and make an even bigger impact on the experiences and development of our pupils. We encourage staff to bring their creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative to enrich our school community.
Who We’re Looking For
The successful applicant will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom and outdoor settings, according to individual pupil needs. You will take a responsive and caring approach, running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils on trips and excursions. Our schools are built on great teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support.
Qualifications Required
English and Maths GCSE essential
TA qualification desirable
Full UK Driving Licence
At Wessex Lodge, you will join a passionate team committed to high-quality education, personal development, and wellbeing, making a tangible difference in every pupil’s life.
About Us
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.