Teaching Assistant

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,855.00 - £22,912.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

The ideal candidate will be able to work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo to:

Work with small groups of children to support their learning and deliver set interventions as required

Deliver specific one to one, or small group interventions with children to help them progress through their personalised programmes of study.

Support in the delivery of school reading provision

Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children

We are looking for someone who:

May have had experience of supporting children with SEND

Has the ability to see where and how they can help children make their next steps

Will commit time and enthusiasm to our team

Is able to act on their own initiative

Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.

Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning

Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos of the school

Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

Is patient and understanding towards children and the barriers they may have.

We can offer you:

Training for your role as appropriate to your needs and career aspirations including potential to pursue teacher training at a later date if required.

A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in

Regular TA training

This is an exciting opportunity as the school will soon be in our brand new building from September 2026.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 18th March 2026

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition checks and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-school-coventry

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

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