Job Advert
Role: Teaching Assistant - SEN
Location: Trinity Church School, Radstock BA3 3DE
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
Closing Date: 4th July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 6th July 2026
Hours: Full time: Monday-Friday 8.15am-3.30pm
32.5 hours per week
Term time plus 5 INSET days
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-7 (£13.26-£13.69 per hour)
FTE Salary: £25,583 - £26,403 pa
Actual salary: £19,307 - £19,925 pa
This is a permanent full time post (term time only plus 5 INSET days).
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.
Trinity Church School (incorporating Acorns Nursery) is an exciting and motivational place to work with a Roll of nearly 200 pupils. We are a part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP), a Multi-Academy Trust. The success of the school means we are growing in popularity and size and opportunities for professional development make us an attractive place to work.
We require a talented and enthusiastic minimum Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to work with children of primary school age providing tailored support for children with SEND, including EHCPs.
For the right candidate, consideration may be given to applicants with proven experience.
You will:
• Be committed to exceptional standards of support for our learners
• Have an interest in supporting children with additional needs and/or learning difficulties
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to achieve their best
• Be able to establish and develop outstanding relationships with pupils and staff
• Be a team player able to contribute to the promotion of positive learning outcomes to outside agencies and all stakeholders
• Be dedicated to your continuing professional development
• Contribute to our core vision and values
All colleagues have access to the following benefits:
• Local Government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Helpline – providing employees and their families with free confidential support and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Cycle to Work Scheme – employees can save at least 25% on new bikes and/or accessories. Deductions are made via salary sacrifice which attracts tax and NI savings over 12 months which is interest free.
• Free eye test – annual eye check and a contribution of up to £49 towards glasses
If you think this role is for you then we would like to hear from you – please complete an application form in full.
Trinity Church School contact is Michelle Parsons, Executive Headteacher or Clair Hurley, SENDCo
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.
