Fixed Term Part Time Early Years Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 or earlier if possible<br/><br/>Early Years Teaching Assistant – part time 32.5 hours per week term time only fixed term until 19th July 2024. <br/><br/> Due to fluctuating numbers Brook Street School is looking to appoint a dedicated and caring fixed-term Teaching Assistant to work within our Early Years’ unit. The unit is made up of a 30-place reception class and a 26-place nursery. Our Early Years unit is a fabulously resourced and dedicated learning space with a committed team of staff supporting the children.<br/><br/> Set in the heart of Carlisle Brook Street is a fantastic place to teach. We serve a rich and diverse community of children and families and view this as a strength of the school. Within our school community we have children with a wide range of needs including speech and language needs English as an additional language and special educational needs. The successful candidate would form part of the team delivering across all of these needs and we would provide and training and support required. <br/><br/>The successful candidate should be:<br/>• A dedicated and caring early years practitioner with a L3 relevant qualification <br/>• Able to work as part of a team <br/>• Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.<br/>• Committed to developing and enhancing your own professional practice.<br/>• Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils. <br/>• Be able to foster strong relationships with parents governors colleagues and other professionals.<br/>• Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school<br/>• Committed to their own professional development<br/><br/>We can offer:<br/>• A good school (March 2022).<br/>• Happy hardworking polite and well-behaved children who love to learn. <br/>• A supportive and welcoming staff team.<br/>• A fantastic learning environment<br/>• A commitment to your ongoing professional development.<br/>• A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum. <br/> • A diverse and culturally rich school community. <br/><br/>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.<br/><br/>Application forms and further details can be obtained from either:-<br/><br/>The school website: www.brookstreetschool.co.uk<br/>Email the school office: office@brookst.cumbria.sch.uk<br/>Queries to school office: 01228 558724<br/><br/>Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We have opportunities available at 2pm or 4pm on the afternoon of Monday 20th November. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. <br/><br/>Application closing date: 9:00am Monday 4th December 2023 <br/>Shortlisting: Monday 4th December 2023 <br/>Interviews: Monday 11th December 2023<br/><br/>