Educational Teaching Assistant - Crossley Fields

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Crossley Fields for the post of Educational Teaching Assistant. This is fixed term to 31st August 2027 in the first instance subject to further funding.

Crossley Fields Junior & Infant School is large multicultural school serving a diverse and broad catchment area. We are highly inclusive with a commitment to ensuring a broad and ambitious curriculum for all our children so that they achieve the best possible outcomes from their time with us. We are looking to appoint someone with the knowledge and skills, whether this is in a professional or personal capacity, to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with behavioural, emotional, mental health and communication needs.

If you are able to…

• promote positive behaviour and encourage independence and resilience in pupils;
• work as part of a team of teachers, ETA colleagues and parents;
• contribute to the preparation of learning resources and an engaging classroom environment;
• support pupils positive behaviour and play at lunchtimes;
• demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• have a positive, solution focused approach to supporting pupils to be the very best version of themselves,

Then Crossley Fields could be the school for you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.