Various Vacancies - Cross Lane Primary School

We're Recruiting – Come and Join the Cross Lane Team!
Graded GOOD in ALL areas (Ofsted, April 2023)

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’?

Exciting opportunities are on the horizon at Cross Lane!

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our wonderful team, with a range of roles available, including Early Years Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Assistant, Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants (maternity cover) and Support Assistants within The Branch, our SEMH Additional Resourced Provision.
With a variety of contracts, working hours and potential flexible working opportunities, there could be a role that's just right for you! Positions are available from January 2027, or sooner in some cases.
Come along to one of our upcoming Recruitment Open Days and meet our team, explore our school and discover what makes Cross Lane such a special place to work – your next exciting opportunity could start here!

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 committed to inclusion.
• are able to inspire and motivate children through a range of high-quality 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) on one of our Open Days:

Tuesday 10th November 2026 – 10am or 4pm
Thursday 12th November 2026 – 10am or 4pm

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 from the school’s website at: www.crosslaneschool.co.uk

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: Wednesday 18th November 2026, 4pm

Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026

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