GREEN LANE PRIMARY ACADEMY
GREEN LANE
ACKLAM
MIDDLESBROUGH
01642 277407
Email: academy@greenlanemiddlesbrough.co.uk
HIGHER-LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT: EYFS SEND ROLE
Grade G Point 12-15 – 32 Hours per week – Term time only + 2 PD Days
Actual Salary: £21,038 - £22,590
Permanent: From March/April 2026
Green Lane Primary Academy, part of The Legacy Learning Trust, is seeking to appoint an experienced, talented and dynamic HLTA to support SEND provision in EYFS.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our EYFS team to support the learning of pupils with SEND in Nursery and Reception.
At Legacy Learning Trust we are a strong, growing, cross-phase Trust, rooted in our local community and committed to placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do.
We welcome applications from candidates who align with the values we pride ourselves upon:
* Strong relationships
* High expectations and aspirations
* Equality and equity
* Celebrating diversity
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, highly-skilled member of staff to join our dedicated, caring team. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
The successful applicants will:
• Have substantial experience of working directly with children with special educational needs
• Have knowledge and an understanding of the curriculum in EYFS and KS1
• Demonstrate outstanding skills in supporting teaching and learning
• Embrace and continue to uphold the caring, nurturing ethos of the school
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.
To apply please visit:
Please refer to the supporting documentation, and complete the application form.
Please return it to email: academy@greenlanemiddlesbrough.co.uk
Visits to school are welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange.
Closing date: Thursday 19th February 2026 9.00am
Interviews will take place w/b 2nd March 2026
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.