At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young learners in KS1 and help create a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Trinity First School, a vibrant and inclusive community-focused school.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and discounts for education professionals.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 13.48 - 13.48 £ per hour.
Employer: Trinity First School
Location: Frome, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Salary: TBC
Posted: 12th November 2026
Expires: 24th December 2026 11:59 PM
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Job ID: 1584029
Role: Part Time KS1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Trinity First School, Frome
Start Date: 5th January 2027
Closing Date: 24th November 2026 12pm
Interview Date: 30th November 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 14.50 hours per week Wednesday & Friday 8.40am to 3.15pm and Tuesday 8.40am to 12pm
Salary: Grade 1 and scale point 3 – 4, £13.28 - £13.48 per hour, (full time equivalent £25,614 -£26,016) and actual annual salary range £8,624 - £8,759
Trinity First School, located in Frome, Somerset, is a fully inclusive, thriving school for children aged four to nine. Known for its strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, the school provides a nurturing environment where young learners can thrive academically and socially. With a dedicated staff and a diverse curriculum that encourages creativity and critical thinking, Trinity First School aims to foster a love of learning while developing essential skills. The school also prioritises outdoor learning and engagement with the local community, making it a cornerstone of education in Frome. We believe in creating an environment where everyone belongs and feels valued. We celebrate differences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We are seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant (Level 1) to join our team and provide invaluable support to both students and staff. In the first instance the successful candidate would be working in KS1.
Trinity First School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. The Trust is built on the belief that true collaboration leads to excellence, striving to ensure all its schools achieve a 'good' or better rating. While maintaining the unique character of each school, the Trust supports improvement through sensible standardisation of practices, providing outstanding support and challenge to foster success across its member schools.
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.
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