The role

Brook Acre Community Primary School are looking to appoint two highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our hardworking staff.

1 x position is suited to applicants with EYFS and or KS1 passion, interest and expertise

1 x position more suited to applicants with an interest and expertise within KS2

Preferred key stage(s) should be stated as part of your application.

Both positions are offered on a full time, term time only basis. Fixed term for 12 months initially (with the potential of this being extended), commencing 1 September 2024.

Brook Acre is a school moving from strength to strength with a buzz for improvement rippling throughout each key stage. This is an exciting time for our school and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our team in developing the quality of provision we offer to ensure each child is provided with outstanding opportunities to move their learning forward.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds relevant qualifications at the level applied for, or higher.
• Promotes inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Establishes good working relationships with pupils and with parents, acting as a positive role model for all.
• Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards, with a genuine belief that every child can achieve and thrive.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively, and contribute positively, within a team environment.
• Shows high expectations for the attitudes and behaviour of everyone.
• Has a passion for improving the life chances of children and for impacting positively on pupil outcomes.

A specialist interest or previous training in Speech, Language and Communication is desirable, though not essential for this role.

In return we can offer happy, enthusiastic pupils with great potential, who demonstrate outstanding  behaviour, genuinely enjoy their education and thrive as part of our family within school. Alongside a fully committed and extremely supportive staff team. The successful candidate will be given plenty of support and guidance to help ease the induction into our school community. We offer extensive professional development opportunities.

How to apply

Visits to school: Friday 21 June 4.00 pm or Tuesday 25 June 2024 9.10 am Please telephone the school office to arrange an appointment.

Please visit Brook Acre Community Primary School website for the application pack. Applicants should note that the closing date for applications is at 12.00 pm on Monday 01 July. 

Brook Acre Community Primary School and Warrington Borough Council as an employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of its pupils as its number one priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 01 July 2024 at 12.00 pm

Provisional observations and interviews: Tuesday 02 / Wednesday 03 July 2024