Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Cross Lane Primary School
Hours
Full Time, Term Time [30 hours/week with some flexibility available]
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Elland
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Scale SEN Allowance
Salary
Scale SEN Allowance
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Cross Lane Primary School.
Cross Lane Primary School is 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'?
… 'pupils enjoy and are enthusiastic about their learning across the curriculum'?
… everyone is 'growing together'?
It is now YOUR once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the step you have always wanted to and join our FLAGSHIP SEMH Additional Resourced Provision (in partnership with Calderdale Council) for up to 10 pupils (Years 1-4) as one of our:
Support Assistants
Full Time, Term Time [30 hours/week with some flexibility available]
Scale 4 (7 – 11) + SEN allowance
x3 vacancies
Required from January 2026
* Do you have the passion, energy and drive to improve the life chances of vulnerable children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties?
* Do you want to surround yourself with like-minded, inspirational colleagues who share the same belief and vision for inclusive education?
* Do you want to enhance your professional and personal learning with opportunities that no other primary school can offer you in this flagship provision?
* Do you want to work within a highly resourced and skilled team where opportunities to work collaboratively, creatively and innovatively are endless?
* Do you want to embark upon a new career path or enhance a current career in specialist education and shape the future success and scope of our provision?
* Do you want to be part of a community that prioritises staff wellbeing and workload and promotes 'work-life brilliance'?
If so, we need your skills and expertise on our Specialist Team
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged: please contact the school office to make an appointment You are also encouraged to explore our website and Facebook page to 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 and Job Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) can be downloaded from the school's website at
Application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson:
Safeguarding Statement
Cross Lane Primary School is committed to ensuring a culture of safer recruitment and as part of that implements recruitment procedures that deter, identify, prevent or reject unsuitable people from gaining access to pupils within the organisation. The school adopts a consistent and rigorous approach in the recruitment and selection processes, with the aim of ensuring that those recruited are suitable for such an important and responsible role.
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, alongside suitable verbal and written references.
Interview details:
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025, 4pm
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Closing date
03 November 2025, 4:00 PM