Godmanchester Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint a well-organised, enthusiastic, and motivated HLTA. This is a great opportunity to work in a growing school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2NL
Start date: As soon as possible
Date posted: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Closing date: Midday Thursday 16th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).
Contract type: Permanent, 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)(preferably working pattern - 3 days 08:15 am - 15:45 pm, with an 1-hour unpaid break)
Salary: Level 4, Points 12–15, Namely £14,716 - £15,450 (FTE £28,598- £30,024)
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
* Delivering lessons/activities planned by a teacher to children across the primary age range
* Working in a primary school for a minimum of 3 years
* Training or expertise in a relevant curriculum or other learning area (e.g. ICT, maths or literacy)
* Working with children who have specific special needs
* Working with support staff
We can offer:
* Excellent professional development opportunities
* A supportive and experienced teaching team
* Happy rewarding children who love learning
* Being part of a local, ambitious Trust
Staff Benefits:
* 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only)
* Nationally agreed pay award
* Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
* 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
* Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
* Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff)
* Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership
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 Thursday 16th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).
Interview: Wednesday 22nd 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.