SEND Teaching Assistant - Supportive, Impactful Role

Catholic Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding CSI inspection (Nov 2025)

Outstanding GCSE/A Levels results (OfS

Progress8 top 3% nationally

Generous CPD provision

No-cover policy

Flexible working policy

October half-term break

Inner London weighting salary benefits

IT-rich environment

Supportive SLT management

Friendly colleagues

Staff well-being package

Job summary

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in London is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is 32.5 hours per week during term-time, with a 6‑month probation and a Grade 4 salary of £31,431–£32,796 pro rata.

You will support pupils with additional needs, require solid numeracy and literacy, and hold GCSE English/Maths at C or equivalent with NVQ2 or higher. The school offers excellent CPD, generous non-contact time, and a strong ethos.

Qualifications

• High numeracy and literacy levels.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or Level 2 equivalent.
• Experience with the relevant age group in an educational setting.
• NVQ2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Training in literacy strategies.
• Promote inclusion of pupils.
• Contribute to safeguarding of pupils.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

GCSE English/Maths C

Learner support

Education

GCSE C in English & Maths

NVQ2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in London is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is 32.5 hours per week during term-time, with a 6‑month probation and a Grade 4 salary of £31,431–£32,796 pro rata.

You will support pupils with additional needs, require solid numeracy and literacy, and hold GCSE English/Maths at C or equivalent with NVQ2 or higher. The school offers excellent CPD, generous non-contact time, and a strong ethos.