St Joseph’s College Address: Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9DR Salary: Competitive salary, depending on experience Hours: Part Time, 9am – 3pm Monday – Friday, term time only, with the possibility of a job share for a minimum of two days per week Contract: Fixed Term contract for 1 year, required as soon as possible Reference: 0364 St Joseph’s College are seeking an inspirational and impactful Teaching Assistant to provide one to one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs in our Prep School, including those with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan). 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 and a proactive and creative approach to problem solving is critical. St Joseph’s 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 Joseph’s 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 Jo’s 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. An energetic and forward-thinking College, St Jo’s is a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-19 years. The Prep School is almost entirely of day pupils and there are only the occasional activities for the children at weekends. We do not have lessons on Saturdays. 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. For more information For an informal discussion please contact the HR Officer by emailing careers@stjos.co.uk or by calling 01473 690281. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting the vacancies page of our website. Closing date: 12pm, 24 August 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 25 August 2025. St Joseph’s 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.