Teaching Assistant Level 1

Green Lane Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our academy in April 2026, on a part time, temporary basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Green Lane Primary Academy is a high achieving academy with results above national attainment figures. We are a two form entry school with approximately 450 children. The Academy was  judged to be an Outstanding school in November 2023 in all areas, and we have held this judgement since 2009. In 2024 we achieved our highest Year 6 SAT outcomes. 

We deliver a broad and engaging curriculum which allows all pupils to achieve their best.  In addition to this, we also have a high quality personal development curriculum, allowing children to develop all aspects of their character and personality, through sports, after-school clubs and curriculum enhancing opportunities such as educational visits and visitors.  We have strong links with the community and children participate in community pledges each year to give something to the area that they live and learn in.  We have a strong ethos with highly qualified and dedicated staff who believe in supporting the development of successful, well-rounded children who will become positive members of the community.  We have a strong reputation for sports and we are the current Garforth Inter-Schools Champions (2024).

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. 

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

• Gym & fitness discount’s

• Cycle to Work scheme*

• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme

• Menopause Support Service

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.