Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical Needs

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Frome is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with specific medical needs. The role involves providing general classroom assistance alongside this. The position is part-time, requiring 6 hours of work per week during term time. Candidates will receive comprehensive training for the responsibilities involved. This is a temporary role linked to funding with a competitive salary, and the school encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discount schemes for education professionals

Qualifications

• Ability to support a pupil with a tracheostomy.
• Experience or willingness to provide general classroom support.
• Full training will be provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 3 pupil with medical needs.
• Provide general support to the class during lessons.

Skills

Support for pupils with medical needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience

Job description

* Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical NeedsNEW# Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical NeedsEmployerLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 2 and scale point 4 – 5Posted: 17th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526600Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Temporary* Job ID: 1526600* Share :Role: Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical NeedsLocation: Trinity First School, FromeStart Date: ASAPClosing Date: 05.01.2026Interview Date: 12.01.2026Contract: Temporary linked to fundingHours: 6 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 1.15pm to 3.15pm, term time onlySalary: Grade 2 and scale point 4 – 5, £13.05 - £13.26 per hour, (full time equivalent £25,185 - £25,583) and actual annual salary range £3,508 - £3,564Trinity First School is seeking to recruit a teaching assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with a tracheostomy, alongside providing general support to the class. The successful candidate will be given full training to enable them to confidently and competently carry out all aspects of their role.Trinity First School is a highly successful and popular school situated on the outskirts of Frome. Our children are kind, curious, calm and hardworking. Our staff team is dedicated to providing the children with the very best care and education. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We celebrate differences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Safeguarding Statement:Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Trinity First School, Frome 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.### Trinity First SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership