Role: Lunchtime Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Trinity First School, Frome Start Date: 20th April 2026 Closing Date: TBC Interview Date: TBC Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover Hours: 7 hours 5 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 1.25pm, term time only Salary: Grade 1 and scale point 3 – 4, £12.85 - £13.05 per hour, (full time equivalent £24,796 -£25,185) 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 a dedicated Lunchtime Assistant to provide maternity cover for our current post holder and provide invaluable support to both students and staff. The position is temporary in the first instance, lasting until the return of the current post holder. If the post holder does not return, there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent. 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.