Teaching Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Frome is looking for a Teaching Assistant for maternity cover until November 2026, with potential for a permanent position. The successful candidate will support pupils with complex learning needs, contributing to a dynamic and personalized curriculum. A supportive environment with opportunities for staff development is offered. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility and empathy in their approach. Benefits include a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Access to a government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Ability to work with pupils with complex and severe learning needs.
• Fluency in spoken English is essential.
• Desire to contribute to a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a personalized curriculum.
• Assist pupils with Education, Health & Care Plans.
• Contribute positively to the school community.

Skills

Flexible and positive attitude

Calm and patient demeanor

Empathy

Job description

* Teaching Assistant Maternity CoverNEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant Maternity CoverEmployerLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeSalary: Actual Salary £18,369 - £19,267 per yearPosted: 27th January 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 23rd February 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1531635Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1531635* Share :**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY****Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover Vacancy until Nov 2026 with the possibility to progress into a permanent role for the right candidate.****Monday - Friday Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days****Grade 4 Salary £25,584 - £26,835 per year****Actual Salary £18,369 - £19,267 per year****Interview Date: TBC****Commencement Date: Feb 2026**Our school caters for pupils with complex and severe learning needs and all of our pupils have an Education, Health & Care Plan. We offer an exciting and profoundly personalised curriculum.No two days are ever the same at Critchill. We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working with our dedicated Teachers and Senior Leadership Team to help children and young people with SEND reach their full potential.We are looking for people who can demonstrate they are flexible, positive, calm, patient and empathic and who will easily fit in with our skilled, enthusiastic and hard working staff team.In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive school community with an outstanding leadership team who are dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement and offering opportunities for progression and development for staff. We would like to hear from you if you believe you can make a positive contribution to our school.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.**Benefits include:*** 25 days annual leave (rising to 31) plus 8 Bank Holidays* access to a government pension scheme* sick pay scheme* salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline*Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Critchill SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership