Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Crossley Fields J & I School

Hours

26 hours term time plus 1 day

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Wellhouse Lane Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Until 31st August 2026

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

15,349 - 15,593

ETA - Grade 5

26 hours Tues - Friday term time only.


Working pattern: Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:15pm with 30 mins lunch

Required asap fixed term to 31st August 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated member of staff to work as part of a team supporting children across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with Special Educational Needs.


If you have:

experience working in a school or early years setting (ideally with children with special educational needs) the ability to stay calm and resilient when supporting children who display heightened emotions; the ability to develop positive relationships with children, families, professionals and colleagues; excellent communication skills and can act as a good role model for spoken English; the ability to support children with intimate care and to develop their independent self-care skills.

Then Crossley Fields could be the school for you!


This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team of committed, skilled and friendly practitioners who work hard to ensure children make the best progress possible during their time with us.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks.


References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.


If you have any questions about the role, please contact Louise Howard (co-headteacher) on 01924 499608 or head@crossleyfields.com





This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

07 December 2025, 11:55 PM