Teaching Assistant

Crossdale Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5HP

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 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: Part time: 19.5 hours. This is a Monday to Wednesday role, working flexibly across the school as required, and the successful candidate will value teamwork, build positive relationships and play a full part in the wider life of the school.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £12965 - £14182 Grade 4 points 8-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant position. We are particularly looking for someone with strong SEND experience who is able to work across the primary age range and, where required, support classes during PPA cover with appropriate guidance and support. The role may also include supporting structured lunchtime activities for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

An interest in, or experience of, ELSA provision would be highly beneficial.

Please see the full PDF Candidate Pack (attached below under ' Additional documents' ) for full details of the position and our school.

What the school offers its staff

At Crossdale Primary School, we pride ourselves on our positive ethos and enjoy fantastic backing from our school community. We can offer high levels of support and the opportunity to work within a skilled, motivated and friendly staff team. Further professional development opportunities and support are available through our close collaboration with Keyworth Primary School and the wider Equals Trust.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and we recognise that all team members are people first, with lives and responsibilities beyond school. We work hard to support staff in maintaining a healthy balance, while holding high expectations for the quality of education we provide.

About Equals Trust

Equals Trust brings schools together so that staff are better supported and schools are stronger as a result. Formed by local headteachers, the Trust allows each school to keep its own character, leadership and way of working, while benefiting from shared expertise, practical support and additional capacity when it is needed.

For teaching assistants, being part of the Trust means you are supported to develop in your role over time. Working with children is complex and skilled work. Across Equals Trust, professional development is seen as a core entitlement for all staff, not just teachers. You will have access to training, guidance and coaching that helps you build confidence, deepen your understanding of pupils’ needs and strengthen your day-to-day practice in the classroom.

Development opportunities are designed to be practical and manageable. You will have opportunities to learn alongside colleagues, reflect on your work and draw on expertise from across the Trust. This might include working with staff in other schools, accessing shared training, or being part of wider professional networks. This approach helps reduce isolation, builds confidence and supports consistent, thoughtful practice for all pupils.

Collaboration between schools also supports strong leadership and clear decision-making. Leaders and governors work together to ensure that school improvement is realistic, sustainable and focused on what matters most: supporting pupils effectively and creating positive, well-run classrooms where staff can do their best work.

Equals Trust schools are rooted in their communities, with the strength and expertise of the wider network behind them.

Supporting our staff

Equals Trust recognises that working in schools is demanding. Support is therefore both professional and practical, helping staff manage workload and maintain wellbeing.

Staff may benefit from:

• access to confidential health and wellbeing support, alongside a Trust-wide platform offering guidance and resources
• discounted gym and leisure centre memberships
• Cycle to Work and other salary-sacrifice schemes
• lifestyle and retail benefits
• central support for HR, payroll and pensions

Alongside these Trust-wide offers, support within each school is built on strong professional relationships and a culture of care. Together, this helps staff feel valued, supported and able to sustain a fulfilling career in education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

202605 Crossdale Teaching Assistant Candidate Pack v1.pdf - 5 MB (opens in new tab)

About Crossdale Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crossdale Primary School website
• Email address: contact@crossdale.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01159748088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crossdale-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Crossdale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@crossdale.notts.sch.uk.

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