Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover

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

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Frome is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a maternity cover basis to support students with complex and severe learning needs. The role involves working closely with the teaching staff to deliver a personalized curriculum and ensuring all children reach their full potential. Candidates should be flexible, calm, and empathetic. The position offers a supportive school community and opportunities for professional development, making a real impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Access to a government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to speak fluent spoken English.
• Experience or training in working with children with SEND is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex and severe learning needs.
• Assist in delivering a personalized curriculum.
• Work closely with Teachers and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Positive attitude

Patience

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: 12th December 2025Start Date: 23rd February 2026Expires: 23rd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 23rd February 2026Job ID: 1526004Start Date: 23rd February 2026* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1526004* Share :**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY****Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover Vacancy until Feb 2027 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****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