Key Adult - Teaching Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is seeking a compassionate Key Adult to join our SEND team in Taunton. You will provide stable, positive presence for pupils, supporting emotional wellbeing and independence while collaborating with teachers, pastoral leaders and families.

Experience with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs is welcome, or transferable skills from other sectors.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and resilience are essential.
• Ability to support pupils both emotionally and academically.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team with teachers and pastoral staff.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils both emotionally and academically inside the classroom and corridors.
• Work with families and external professionals to support pupil wellbeing.
• Promote independence and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

# Key Adult - Teaching AssistantEmployer: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £25,614 - £26,016 FTEPosted: 9th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st December 2026Job ID: 1579011Job Reference: 3060-DMS-KEY\\_ADULT-DEC26* Share :* Print**Role:** Key Adult (Teaching Assistant)**Location**: Danesfield Middle School, Somerset**Start Date:** December 2026**Closing Date:** 30 October 2026**Interviews**: Week Beginning 2 November 2026**Hours**: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, term time, plus 5 INSET days**Salary:** Grade 1 Scale point range 3 - 4 £25,614 - 26,016 full time equivalent**Actual annual salary**: £19,330 - £19,633We're looking for a compassionate, resilient and committed Key Adult to join our inclusive SEND team and provide consistent, trusted support for pupils who need it most.This is far more than a traditional teaching assistant role. As a Key Adult, you'll become a stable and positive presence in a young person's school life—building strong relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, promoting independence and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Working alongside teachers, pastoral leaders, families and external professionals, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish.We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent and passionate about making a lasting difference. Whether you have experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs, or you're ready to bring your transferable skills into education, we'd love to hear from you.**We are looking for someone who:**• Builds positive, trusting relationships with young people.• Has patience, empathy and resilience.• Can support pupils both emotionally and academically.• Works well as part of a collaborative team.• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for every child.**In return, we offer:**• A supportive and welcoming school community with strong Christian values.• A dedicated and experienced SEND and pastoral team.• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.• A rewarding role where you will see the difference your support makes every day.• The opportunity to be part of a school committed to helping every child flourish academically, socially and emotionally.If you are passionate about supporting young people to succeed and want to make a genuine impact on children's lives, we would be delighted to receive your application.Come and help us ensure that every child knows they belong, believes they can succeed, and is inspired to achieve their very best.We welcome visits to our school – please us and ask for Kellie Willis to arrange a time.