Teaching Assistant; SEN

St Thomas More Catholic School, Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands WV14 7BL

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Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Part time 33¼ hours per week, term time only

1-year Fixed Term Contract

NJC SCP 5-11 £ 25,583 pa to £28,142 pa

(Actual gross salary pro rata part time, term time only - £19,774 to £21,752 per annum)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced candidate to the post of Teaching Assistant.

This post would be suitable for a post-graduate who may be considering a career in teaching.

The successful appointee should possess:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (essential)
• Experience of supporting the learning of children with autism (essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – written and oral (essential)
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently (essential)
• Knowledge of the graduated approach and strategies to support children with a specific need (desirable)
• Experience of working with secondary-aged students (desirable).

Closing date: 1200 noon Monday 2nd February 2026

Interviews:
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Please contact the School Administration Office or email: vacancies@ for further details.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.