Vacancies

Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

We require a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, ambitious and caring school. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to enhance the learning of students who have a range of learning needs, with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health issues. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a very successful team.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a member of a team, be well organised and efficient and have a calm and approachable disposition when dealing with students and staff. This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who is flexible, adaptable and who is also able to show initiative in the classroom and when working with groups and individual students.

Teaching Assistant - Candidate Information
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Recruitment Monitoring
Job Application Form

Closing date for receipt of applications Monday 29th September 2025 Interviews to be held week commencing 29th September 2025

Please note a current CES application form (version 12) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs Michele Walker (Mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk) The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.



Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

We require a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, ambitious and caring school. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to support the progress and development of students with additional needs, This role is for 1 year (fixed term contract) to primarily support a young man in Y11 with a diagnosis of ADHD, ADD and ASD.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a member of a team, be well organised and efficient and have a calm and approachable disposition when dealing with students and staff. This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who is flexible, adaptable and who is also able to show initiative in the classroom and when working with groups and individual students.

Teaching Assistant - Candidate Information
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Recruitment Monitoring
Job Application Form

Closing date for receipt of applications:Monday 18th August 2025 Interviews to be held week commencing: 25th August 2025

Please note a current CES application form (version 12) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs Michele Walker (Mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk) The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.



Midday Assistant – Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

We are also looking to appoint a midday assistant – 1.10pm to 2.10pm (term time only), Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Tuesday being 12.30pm to 13.30pm – Grade 2 Point 3- £11.79 per hour.

Midday Job Role:

Set up dining hall before lunch / clear away dining hall after lunch (wipe down tables etc.)

Assist in the supervision of the pupils alongside teaching staff during the mealtime period to minimise any disruption, so that all pupils are safe, cared for and have an enjoyable and sociable lunchtime.

Skills & Experience:

A reasonable level of fitness in line with duties .

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.

A flexible approach to meet requirement of the school.

Able to manage time effectively.

Ability to work both alone and in a team.

Awareness of health and safety procedures.

Reading skills for following instructions.

We are a friendly and highly motivated school and if you are interested in joining our team, an application form can be downloaded from the school website www.cardinal-newman.org.uk or you can request an application form by emailing the school at sby@cardinal-newman.co.uk. Applications are returnable to the school clearly marked for the attention of Mrs S Byford, Business Manager.

There is no closing date for applications, we will speak to all applicants when they apply.

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. .

Midday Application
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form