Job Opportunities at Brookside Academy


We currently have two job opportunities...

Job details
Actual Salary: £17,021.19 per annum
Contractual hours: 31.25
Basis: Part Time - Part Year
Job category/Type: Classroom based support staff
Date Posted: 12/11/2024
Job Reference: REQ000192
Job overview

Brookside Academy are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support the learning in the Primary classrooms on a permanent basis.

The primary role of the teaching assistant is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 24th November 2024.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students.  We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

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Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant

Job details
Actual Salary: £24,790 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time - All Year Round
Job category/Type: Classroom based support staff
Package: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Reward Scheme
Date Posted: 23/06/2024
Apply by: 07/07/2025
Job Reference: REQ000319
Job overview

Brookside Academy are seeking to appoint a Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant to support the learning in the Primary classrooms on a permanent basis.


The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 7th July.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students.  We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

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Cleaner

Job details
Actual Salary: 15 hours per week - £9,590.27 per annum. 17.5 hours per week - £11,188.65 per annum.
Package: 15 or 17.5 hours per week available Generous local government pension scheme. Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
Basis: Part Time - All Year Round
Job category/Type: Non classroom based support staff
Date Posted: 24/06/2025
Apply by: 08/07/2025
Job Reference: REQ000321
Job overview

Cleaner

Working Hours: 2x contracts available: 15 or 17.5 hours a week, all year around.

Our cleaners are an essential part of our team, enabling our students to learn and achieve in a clean and safe environment.

We are looking for reliable, conscientious people, able to be flexible and work as part of a team on a part-time basis. The core working hours for this role will fall in line term-time. The role involves ensuring the Academy is cleaned to the highest standards, meeting health and safety requirements.

You will be working as part of our large friendly cleaning team, who work together in order to achieve the best results. You will be provided with all the support that you require to carry out your role effectively.

 What we offer:

  • Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
  • Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

All applications must be completed; incomplete applications will not be considered.  Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 8th July 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students.  We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

APPLY ONLINE