Job Description

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Level 1/2 High Needs Teaching Assistant (GCA)

Godmanchester Community Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a Level 1/2 High Needs Teaching Assistant. This is a great opportunity to work in a school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children.

Godmanchester Community Academy, Park Lane, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2AG.

Date posted:

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Start date:

January 2026

Contract type:

This is a permanent appointment for 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

Salary:

Level 1/2 dependent on experience, namely Level 1, Points 2 - 4, 17,320 - 17867 (FTE 24,413 - 25,185)

Level 2, Points 5 - 6, 18,150 - 18,438 (FTE 25,583 - 25,989)

Closing date:

Midday, Friday 12th December 2025

Godmanchester Community Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a Level 1/2 High Needs Teaching Assistant. This is a great opportunity to work in a school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children.

The ideal candidate will:

Enjoy and have experience of working with a range of children with a variety of needs Be calm and solution-focused Be proactive and show initiative Be creative, flexible and kind in their approach to supporting children to achieve their best Have a good sense of fun and want to be part of a whole staff team
In return we offer:

Excellent professional development opportunities A supportive and experienced teaching team Happy rewarding children who love learning Excellent resources and the wider career development opportunities afforded by a multi-academy trust
Staff benefits:

O2 Staff discount Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool and fitness classes Free car parking Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) CPD access and support Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family Automatic annual salary increments within pay grade (contracted support staff) Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call 01480 375115 or email office@gca.acesmat.uk to book an appointment, arrange an informal discussion or to find out more information about the role.

Please send completed applications to recruitment@acesmat.uk

(CV's will not be accepted)

Closing date: Midday, Friday 12th December 2025

Interview date: Monday 15th December 2025

(We reserve the right to close this advert early, subject to receipt of suitable applicants)

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship licence so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026