Cross Lane Primary School

Do you want to work in a school where…

… there is a ‘strong sense of community’?

… there is a ‘significant focus on supporting pupils’ personal development’?

… ‘staff repeatedly talk about their sense of connection to the vision of the school’?

… everyone is ‘growing together’?

Well, look no further because one of our Teaching Assistant positions could be for you!

Vacancy 1:

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Scale 3, Point 5 - 6, [Term-Time only] £13.26 to £13.47 per hour (pay award pending)

Permanent

September 2026

Vacancy 2:

Teaching Assistant

Scale 3, Point 5 - 6, [Term-Time only] £13.26 to £13.47 per hour (pay award pending)

Temporary (12 months fixed term)

September 2026

We are looking for highly-motivated, experienced and inspirational Teaching Assistants to join our ambitious team. In this role, nurtured by skilled and passionate colleagues, you will support and enhance the learning of all pupils, including those with SEND and SEMH needs, to accelerate both their personal and educational achievement.

  We are looking to welcome colleagues who:

• believe in the school’s vision and have high aspirations and expectations for all members of the school community;
• create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment;
• are prepared to be innovative and take well-supported risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, including the most vulnerable;  
• are able to inspire and motivate children through a range of high-quality teaching and learning strategies;
• show assertiveness and the ability to adapt levels of support, when necessary, to have the greatest impact;
• are excellent classroom practitioners;
• are determined to make a positive difference.

We can offer:

• inspirational children, supportive families and a committed Governing Body;
• a supportive staff team with skilled colleagues;
• a forward-thinking teaching and learning community, where wellbeing is positively promoted at all levels;
• excellent opportunities for professional development;   
• the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school and local community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please contact the school office to make an appointment (01422 372614). You are also encouraged to explore our website and Facebook page, which will provide you with a greater insight into life at our school.   

We are proud of our fully inclusive school. If you would like any assistance with completing the application form, please do not hesitate to ask for support.    

An application form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from Calderdale MBC’s job website or below;

Application Form:

Job Description:

Person Sepcification:

Application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson: fhodgson@crosslane.calderdale.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 18^th June 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026