Brooklands Primary School Address: Brantham, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1NS Salary: £23,656 - £24,404 per annum pro rata, Grade 2 Point 2 - 3 Hours: 30.9 hours across 5 days (mornings, lunchtimes and afternoons), term time only Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 Reference: 7731 Brooklands Primary School is vibrant school that is expanding and growing, with this in mind, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated individual who wishes to join a forward-thinking school community and continue their professional development. You will be a committed individual who is energized 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, pro-active and energetic team thrive on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development. Brooklands is situated halfway between Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk and historic Colchester, Essex. Brooklands Primary School is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf). To find out more about us, please visit our website. How to apply Please complete an Application Form (Word) and return by email at office@brooklands.omat.org.uk. Closing date: 25 August 2025. Interview date: 29 August 2025.