* Brooklands Primary School
* Address: Manningtree, Essex CO11 1NS
* Salary: £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata
* Hours: 30.90 hours per week, over 5 days (5 Mornings, lunchtimes and afternoons)
* Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 7915
Brooklands Primary School is a vibrant school that is expanding and growing in size.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) with MDSA who wishes to join a forward-thinking school community and continue their professional development. You will be a committed individual who is energised by challenge and change and is looking to make a difference to each child's learning in a school that embraces and drives innovation and excellence.
Brooklands is passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.
You will:
* be a creative and motivated individual focused on raising standards and developing their potential
* embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations
* enjoy being part of a supportive, proactive and energetic team
* thrive on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development.
Brooklands is situated halfway between Ipswich (10-minute drive), the county town of Suffolk and historic Colchester, Essex.
Brooklands Primary School is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf)
For further information please visit our website
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (word)
Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to:
Closing date: 1 pm, 13 October 2025.
Interview date: 17 October 2025.
Brooklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references as part of our safer recruitment process.