Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
6 Hours Per Week, Tues 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm and Thurs 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Term Time Only, with potential for additional hours in the school holidays (Note that the role will not operate during the winter months when the boathouse is closed)
The Farnley Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Student Escort/ Rowing Support Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure the safe, supervised transport of pupils between academy sites and rowing sessions at Lemonroyd Lock Marina, supporting wellbeing and behaviour throughout the journey. The role also involves assisting rowing coaches with duties around the boathouse during on-water sessions, including handling equipment, maintaining boats, and ensuring pupils are prepared and supported throughout the activity. The escort acts as a key link between the academy and rowing programme, promoting safety, positive behaviour, and a supportive environment at all times.
Potential Applicants Should Have
* 5+ GCSE's grade C/4 and above including English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
* Ability to manage and encourage appropriate pupil behaviour during transit.
* Experience working with or supervising children or young people in any setting (e.g. school, youth group, childcare, sports activity).
What We Offer You
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
* Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
* A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About Us
The Farnley Academy is a high performing Ofsted Outstanding school located in the West of Leeds. At TFA we are wholeheartedly dedicated to ensuring that all students in our care receive a first class education and achieve their goals in life, whatever they might be. Our staff value each of our students as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure that students achieve excellent GCSE examination outcomes, and also develop into positive members of society. It is through our valuing of the individual and our consistently high expectations that we will achieve our vision of providing 'An Exceptional Student Experience for all'.
If you would like to know more about our academy please visit our website at
How To Apply
If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from from this page, request them by email at or call us on
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy.
CVs are not accepted.