Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Midsomer Norton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Local government pension

Cycle to work

Eye tests

Job summary

St John's CofE Primary School in Midsomer Norton is seeking an Inclusion Teaching Assistant to support Year 5, including SEND and Pupil Premium pupils. The role is linked to an inclusion funding stream and is offered on a fixed-term basis until August 2027, part-time during term time, with a start date of 4 January 2027.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive team at Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, share a commitment to developing the whole child, and engage in

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting teaching and high expectations for children’s learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good organisational skills and reliability.
• Ability to deliver high quality outcomes for all children.
• Demonstrates high standards of care for all members of the school community.
• Willing to participate in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable year 5 groups including SEND and Pupil Premium to raise attainment.
• Provide interventions to improve pupil outcomes for lower attaining children.
• Contribute to inclusion funding streams linked to the current Year 5 cohort.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Team player

Good organisational skills

Deliver high quality learning outcomes

High standard of care

Willingness to participate in extra-cc

Job description

# Inclusion Teaching AssistantEmployer: St John's CofE Primary SchoolLocation: Midsomer Norton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: Until August 2027Salary: Grade 3 (SP 5-7) £26,427-£27,274 pro rataPosted: 6th November 2026Expires: 20th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1583186Job Reference: TAJan2027* Share :* PrintWe are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The core duties for this role are to work with vulnerable year 5 groups including SEND, Pupil Premium and lower attaining children to provide interventions to raise attainment and improve pupil outcomes. This role is specifically linked to an inclusion funding stream for the current Year 5 cohort.We are looking for someone who:* Has a passion for supporting teaching and has high expectations for children's learning,* Is committed to working effectively in a team,* Has good organisational skills,* Is able to deliver high quality outcomes for all children,* Demonstrates high standards of care for all members of the school community,* Is willing to participate in extracurricular activities,* Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour.In return we offer:* A strong supportive team,* Being part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, a large successful multi-academy trust able to offer training and development opportunities,* Outstanding children keen to share their learning,* A well-equipped environment for learning,* Commitment to the development of the whole child,* Leaders who prioritise staff wellbeing,There are a number of benefits of being employed by the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership: included in your actual annual salary is a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users 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.Visits to the school are welcome.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025TA - Level 2 Grade 3 - JD### Safeguarding Statement:St John's CofE Primary School 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.