Teaching Assistant

Longvernal; Midsomer Norton; Remote; GBP 9,100 - 9,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle-to-work

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Longvernal Primary School in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, is seeking a Teaching Assistant – Level 1 for 15 hours per week during term time (plus 5 inset days). The role works under the SENDCo to implement agreed work programmes in or out of the classroom and supports a close-knit school community.

We value a self-starter with good communication skills, especially with parents, and a willingness to engage in Forest School and outdoor learning. Applications encouraged early.

Qualifications

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative.
• Confidence and experience at communicating with parents would be an advantage.
• Commitment to Forest School and outdoor learning.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the SENDCo to implement agreed work programmes in or out of the classroom.

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Longvernal Primary SchoolLocation: Midsomer Norton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 15th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579796* Share :* PrintRole: Teaching AssistantLocation: Longvernal Primary SchoolContract: PermanentStart Date: ASAPClosing Date: 30.10.2026Interview Date: To be confirmedHours: 15 hours per week, term time and 5 inset days. Working days and times can be negotiated.Salary: £26,016.00 - £26,427.00 pro rata – Actual Salary £9,061.75 - £9,204.91This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our committed and professional team. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to work on their own initiative and has a commitment to excellent working practices and an awareness of Forest School and outdoor learning. We need someone who is committed to a close knit school with all the opportunities and challenges that brings.The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the SENDCo to implement agreed work programmes in or out of the classroom. Confidence and experience at communicating with parents would be an advantage.At Longvernal School we pride ourselves on our happy friendly atmosphere and on the level of pastoral care that we provide for all our learners. The successful applicant will not only work with us to raise standards of achievement but will also be welcomed into and be expected to work with us to enhance this ethos.Term time only staff - 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.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Teaching Assistant - Level 1 Grade 2 JD-LV### Safeguarding Statement:Longvernal 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.