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Prep School Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's College

Suffolk

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01 August 2026
Apply by:
24 August 2025

Job overview

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an inspirational and impactful Teaching Assistant to provide a 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special educational needs, including those with EHCPs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent track record and experience of working with children from 4-11 years of age. Strong organisation skills, effective communication, emotional intelligence, a positive outlook and a proactive and creative approach to problem solving is critical.

This is a one-year fixed-term, term-time-only role (9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday), with the possibility of a job share for a minimum of two days per week.

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email (careers@ stjos.co.uk) or telephone (01473) 690281.

The closing date for applications is Midday on Sunday 24 August 2025.  Interviews: Week beginning Monday 25 May 2025. The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.




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+44 1473 690281

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Welcome to St Joseph's College, the independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2 to 19 in Ipswich. 

St Joseph’s feels different. And that’s the way we like it! Our unique environment is shaped by our ethos, which combines strong Christian values with a unique approach to supporting and nurturing children within a family environment.

We challenge all of our students to ‘be their best’ in every aspect of College life and set high standards for everyone in our community. Parents, pupils and staff work together to ensure that we produce confident pupils without arrogance, team players who will stand up for what is right and compassionate, caring members of society.

Discover more about what we do by reading Our Ethos and where we are going by reading Our Vision, College Development Plan and Building for the Future. Experience this for yourself at one of our up-coming Open Days.

Our Latest News and Newsletters provide examples of the weekly, daily and even hourly opportunities and challenges that our pupils embrace in both academic and extra-curricular life of the School. The resultant all-round education develops our pupils into well-rounded individuals who challenge themselves to be their best in every aspect of life at the school, and beyond.

We believe that great teachers and a great supporting team are the root of the strong academic performance and achievement for pupils of all abilities and skills at our school.

St Joseph’s College offers rewarding career opportunities in teaching and professional support service areas. Our current vacancies are listed below. Further information, if required, is available from the school’s HR and Compliance Officer (careers@stjos.co.uk).

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