Level 2 Teaching Assistants (GBA)

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

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 (we reserve the right to close and interview early on receipt of suitable applications)

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

Date posted: Tuesday 30th April 2024

Start date: September 2024

Contract type: Permanent, 30 hours per week, (38 weeks per year, term-time only). Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: Scale 3, Points 5 - 6, Namely £18,188 - £18,492 (FTE £23,500 - £23,893) Increasing with length of service. 

Level 2 Teaching Assistants

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 HBK 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.

An application pack is available from the Trust’s website: https://www.acesacademies.co.uk/vacancies

Enquiries and applications forms to: Recruitment@acesmat.uk  (CV’S will not be accepted)

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May (we reserve the right to close and interview early on receipt of suitable applications)

Interviews: TBC

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.

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.

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.