Prep School Teaching Assistant

• St Josephs College
• Address: Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DR
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Part time Monday Friday term time only
• Contract: Fixed term for one year
• Reference: 0817

St Josephs College are seeking an inspirational and impactful Teaching Assistant to provide a 1 to 1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs including those with EHCPs.

You 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
• a proactive and creative approach to problem solving (essential).

St Josephs College is an independent school with Christian values that gives everyone the space to thrive and has a community of people with all faiths and none. Being part of the St Josephs community is a once in-a-lifetime experience. We provide a stable foundation for the children and students and we take happiness very seriously in every part of our community.

At St Jos we support the intellectual spiritual physical and emotional growth of every pupil. We firmly believe that children who thrive are the happiest of all and this creates an environment that is inspirational for staff as well as students.

The Prep School shares the leafy 60-acre campus with the Senior School and there is an outstanding sense of belonging to the whole community with some shared events such as a whole college assembly once a week.

How to apply

Further details and an application form can be found on our website or by contacting the HR Officer by email or telephone .

Closing date: 4pm 12 July 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 13 July 2026. The college reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline so early applications are encouraged.

St Josephs 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 Colleges Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.