Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary)

Grange Lane Infant Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy in April 2026 on a 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 2, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You may carry out work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

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

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

Your new school

Grange Lane is located in Rossington, Doncaster and is a thriving and inclusive infant academy for children aged between 2 and 7 years old. During our last Ofsted in March 2023, Grange Lane received an outstanding judgement.

At Grange Lane, we believe that every child can overcome barriers and achieve their potential. We focus upon developing the whole child, in a safe and stimulating environment. With a focus on basic skills and personalised learning, amid an engaging active and progressive curriculum we focus on fostering a lifelong love of learning. We aim for children to leave us with the skills and attitude ready for their next stage of education. ‘There is a clear passion from leaders and staff to give pupils a wide range of opportunities and experiences. This ensures that pupils, including those with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, experience success. This creates a highly inclusive culture. As a result, pupils get off to an excellent start to their education - Ofsted March 2023’’.

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 either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or 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.

Experience working with children under the age of 5 would be essential due to the role being placed in our 2-3 year old nursery Little Grangers.

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.