Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical Needs

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with complex medical needs. The position offers part-time hours, totaling 6 hours per week during term time. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment for students. Additionally, benefits include generous leave entitlement and access to various discount schemes. Applications are encouraged early due to potential closure of the vacancy.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

National discount schemes

Qualifications

• Support a Year 3 pupil with a tracheostomy.
• Provide general support to the class.
• Receive full training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily needs of the pupil.
• Help maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Participate in training sessions as required.

Job description

Overview

Role: Teaching Assistant supporting pupil with Medical Needs

Location: Trinity First School, Frome

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 30/01/2026

Interview Date: TBC

Contract: Temporary linked to funding

Hours: 6 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 1.15pm to 3.15pm, term time only

Salary: Grade 2 and scale point 4 – 5, £13.05 - £13.26 per hour, (full time equivalent £25,185 - £25,583) and actual annual salary range £3,508 - £3,564

Role and responsibilities

Trinity First School is seeking to recruit a teaching assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with a tracheostomy, alongside providing general support to the class. The successful candidate will be given full training to enable them to confidently and competently carry out all aspects of their role.

About Trinity First School

Trinity First School is a highly successful and popular school situated on the outskirts of Frome. Our children are kind, curious, calm and hardworking. Our staff team is dedicated to providing the children with the very best care and education. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We celebrate differences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Benefits

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.

Application notes

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.