Teaching Assistant

7 days ago

Launceston, Australia The Independent Schools Council Full time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at St Joseph’s School. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Whole School Teaching Assistant to join our experienced and supportive team. This is a full-time, term time only role, primarily based within our Senior School, but with the flexibility to work across the full age range of 4 to 16 years, as required.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, resilient, and passionate about supporting pupils to thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with teaching staff and other support staff, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences throughout the school.

Responsibilities

Support teaching staff and pupils to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences across the school. Be proactive, resilient and adaptable to work across the full age range of 4 to 16 years as required. Contribute to a positive learning environment and collaborate with colleagues to support pupils’ academic and personal development.

Qualifications & Attributes

Proactive, resilient, and passionate about supporting pupils. Able to work effectively with teaching and support staff to deliver inclusive education across the school.

What we offer

- Small class sizes within a positive learning environment
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Staff discounts on school fees
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments
- Shorter terms with longer holidays — designed to promote a healthy work-life balance

Application details

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Week beginning 13th October 2025

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age. St Joseph’s School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Please refer to our CP policy here: Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Independent Day School for pupils aged 4 to 16.

St Joseph's School, St Stephens Hill, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8HN

www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk 01566 772580

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