Job Description

Godmanchester Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint a well-organised, enthusiastic, and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant SEND. This is a great opportunity to work in a growing school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant SEND

Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2NL

Start date: As soon as possible

Date posted: Tuesday 7th October 2025

Closing date: Midday Monday 20th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

Contract type: Fixed-term until Easter 2026, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.45 am - 15.15 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: Level 2, Points 5-6, Namely 19,800 - 20,114 (FTE 25,583 - 25,989)

Godmanchester Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint a well organised, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 and in small groups with SEND children across the school.

This is a great opportunity to work in a growing school with a friendly but 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. Have experience in following teaching plans and using a wide range of positive behaviour strategies. Demonstrate good people skills and show commitment to working in a caring, supportive team. Be creative, flexible, and kind in their approach to supporting children to achieve their best. Be able to support the needs of children including intimate and medical care where needed.
We can offer:

Excellent professional development opportunities A supportive and experienced teaching team Happy rewarding children who love learning
Staff Benefits:

23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service O2 Staff discount Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool Free car parking Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) CPD access and support Employee assistance package (counselling & advice) Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
We encourage a pre-application visit to the school or telephone conversation with the Headteacher. For further information, please contact Claire Pirrie on 01480 276599.

Enquiries and applications to: Recruitment@acesmat.uk

(CV's will not be accepted)

Closing date: Midday Monday 20th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

Interview: Friday 24th October 2025

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 license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,800.00-20,114.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/10/2025