SEN Teaching Assistant

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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.