Teaching Assistant at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

10 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SLCPSF/25835

Location

Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 15 Point 3 – 4 £24,796 -£25,185

Closing Date

9:00am, 19th Jan 2026

Start Date

No later than 2nd February 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: No later than 2nd February 2026

Closing Date: 19 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Salary Range: Grade 15 Point 3 – 4 £24,796 -£25,185

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Hours: 27.05

Responsible to: Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at St Louis Catholic Primary School, part of the Dustan Catholic Educational Trust.

Do you have the drive, ambition, and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational school? 

 Desirable skills/experience:     

Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be of use.

Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly.

Experience of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs within children.

Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.

Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.

Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent).

Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo.

Have experience of working with children.

Be an excellent communicator and team player.

Work within our school’s rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.

Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations.

What we can offer you: 

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

A forward-thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

Please contact the school office on 01373 463728 or send an email to office@sl.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.

For all recruitment enquiries please email recruitment@thedcet.com Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.   