SEND Lead Teaching Assistant

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in London is seeking a SEND Lead Teaching Assistant Grade 7 (Points 23-25). This pro rata role covers 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a six-month probation. The successful candidate will support pupils with special educational needs and contribute to an ambitious, Catholic ethos.

Applications from graduates are welcome. The Governors highlight outstanding results and CPD, a supportive SLT, and a vibrant IT-rich learning environment.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• NVQ2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Training in strategies e.g. Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in a learning environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding of pupils.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

Inclusion

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade C)

NVQ2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEND Lead Teaching Assistant Grade 7 (Points 23-25), Salary £39,660 - £40,716 Pro Rata 32.5 hours per week (Term-time only with a 6 month probationary period) The Governors of The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School are seeking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant. This post offers exciting opportunity for a hard-working and ambitious individual. Applications from graduates are welcome. We welcome applications from all candidates willing to support the Catholic ethos

What we offer

• A department that was judged 'Outstanding in the recent CSI inspection (November 2025)
• Outstanding results, at both GCSE and A Levels, from our well-motivated students (Ofsted Outstanding 2024)
• A School that has been in the top 3% nationally for Progress8 for the past decade.
• Outstanding CPD provision for teacher at all levels
• Generous non-contact time and a no-cover policy for staff
• A flexible working policy designed for support staff well-being and workload
• 2 weeks October half-term break on top of the standard holiday provision throughout the academic year
• Inner London weighting salary benefits
• An IT-rich environment and high-quality learning facilities
• A Supportive and open SLT management team
• Friendly colleagues who work collaboratively to support each other
• An attractive staff well-being package

What you offer

• Have good numeracy and literacy
• Have achieved GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
• NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants of equivalent qualification or experience.
• Training in relevant strategies e.g. Literacy
• Promote the inclusion of pupils
• Contribute to the safeguarding and protecting of all pupils

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is an ambitious and caring community, committed to fulfilling the gifts of each student, reflected in the school's mission statement "Omnia pro Christo - All things for Christ". Informal visits are welcomed.

Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced CRB Disclosure by the DBS, please refer to the documentation required for legal checks on the school website. As part of our recruitment process we will also carry out an online search for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before the interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.