Role: Part Time Early Years & KS1 Teaching Assistant Location: Trinity First School, Frome Start Date: ASAP Closing Date: 05.02.2026 3pm Interview Date: 10.02.2026 Contract: Temporary linked to funding Hours: 27.90 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1pm to 3.15pm, term time only Salary: Grade 1 and scale point 3 – 4, £12.85 - £13.05 per hour, (full time equivalent £24,796 -£25,185) and actual annual salary range £15,705 - £15,952 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 EYFS and Year 1. 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.