Job Description

Spaldwick Primary School is looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

Spaldwick School, Royston Avenue, Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0TH

Date posted:

Monday 21st July 2025

Start date:

October 2025 (pending pre-employment checks)

Contract type

: Fixed term (initially for one year). 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary:

Level 2, point 5, namely 16,948 (FTE 24,790)

Closing date:

1pm on Monday 1st September (we reserve the right to close this advert early on receipt of suitable applications)

Spaldwick Primary School is looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience of working in a school Be passionate about supporting children with special educational needs Have a confident grasp of Maths and English to enable them to lead maths and English interventions in all year groups Have experience teaching phonics Support the wellbeing of all children with patience and understanding Be passionate about providing the best opportunities for our children Work well in a team, use their own initiative and be committed to their own professional development Be flexible and adaptable Be highly organised and efficient
In return we can offer:

A caring and supportive school ethos The opportunity to work with highly motivated staff Children who are enthusiastic, committed to learning and enjoy school A well-resourced school Relevant training to enable you to fulfil your role
Staff benefits:

O2 Discounts Free use of HBK Leisure facilities, including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes CPD access and support Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
If you think you possess the skills and qualities we are looking for, please complete an application form along with a covering letter detailing how your knowledge and experience suit our school at this exciting time. Apply today and be part of our exceptional team at Spaldwick Primary School.

Please send completed applications and cover letter to recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV's will not be accepted).

Closing date:

1pm on Monday 1st September (we reserve the right to close this advert early on receipt of suitable applications)

Interviews: Week commencing 8th September

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, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 16,948.00 per year

Benefits:

Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025