SEND Teaching Assistant
Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5hrs (Term time only) Typically 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade: B3 (Actual salary £18,123-£19,380)
What skills and experience we're looking for
SEND Teaching Assistant
Cross Gates Primary School (The Nest)
Full Time
32.5hrs (Term time only) Typically 8.30am-3.30pm
Grade: B3 (Actual salary £18,123-£19,380)
To start as soon as possible
Cross Gates Primary is delighted to be working in partnership with the East Area Inclusion Partnership (EAIP) to offer a commissioned service to pupils from other primary schools within the East of Leeds.
In January 2025, we launched a therapeutic intervention for children whose primary need are Speech, Language and Communication and Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). Our therapeutic intervention space offers a tailored curriculum and bespoke learning packages with a range of approaches and strategies to support some of the most vulnerable learners.
We are looking for someone who, under the direction of the SENDCO and the Speech and Language HLTA based at Cross Gates Primary, will support on the delivery of the interventions needed to ensure the small group of children thrive. Experience of working with children with complex speech, language and communication and SEMH needs are essential for this unique role, alongside a caring attitude and resilient approach to supporting their needs whilst tackling their barriers to learning. An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework is desirable.
Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Further details are available upon request and visits to the school are welcome. Please contact school on 0113 2645763 should you wish to have a tour.
What the school offers its staff
What the school can offer:
- a welcoming, friendly school community
- a committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children
- continuous professional development opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cross Gates Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cross Gates Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2645763
Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk.
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