Job vacancy

Prep School Teaching Assistant

Full Time / Job Share

Closing date: 24.08.2025

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.


Closing date: 4pm, 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.     

Please send a completed application form and covering letter which evidences your suitability for this position to: Mrs Dianne Searle [email protected].


To help with your application the following guidance relating to recruitment at St Joseph’s College is available for all applicants to download:


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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