Teaching Assistant

Early Years or KS1 Teaching Assistant – 32.5 hours per week, fixed term for one year due to budgetary funding , Term Time only

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2024 
PCD5 £23,893 pro rata

Brook Street School is looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and caring teaching assistant to work either within our early years unit or in key stage one. Set in the heart of Carlisle, Brook Street is a fantastic place to work. 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 training and support required. 

The successful candidate should be:
•    A dedicated and caring early years or infant practitioner
•    Able to work as part of a team 
•    Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.
•    Committed to developing and enhancing their own professional practice.  
•    Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils. 
•    Be able to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, colleagues and other professionals.
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school
•    Committed to their own professional development

We can offer:
•    A good school (March 2022).
•    Happy, hardworking, polite and well-behaved children who love to learn. 
•    A supportive and welcoming staff team.
•    A fantastic learning environment
•    A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
•    A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum.  
•    A diverse and culturally rich school community. 

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.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from either:-

The school website: www.brookstreetschool.co.uk > Our School > Vacancies

Email the school office: office@brookst.cumbria.sch.uk. (Please note that school is closed for half term from Saturday 25th May until Sunday 2nd June inclusive and so emails and telephones will not be manned during this period.
Queries to school office: 01228 558724

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We have opportunities available at 2pm on Monday 10th June 2024 or at 4pm on Wednesday 12th June 2024. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. 

Application closing date: 9:00am Monday 17th June 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th June 2024 
Interviews: Monday 24th June 2024