Teaching Assistant (term-time only) September 2024

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, committed and ambitious Learning Support Unit. The successful candidate will work under the instruction of the SENDCO to support students in the classroom. We require an individual who is well organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly and motivated. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relate well to young people and possess maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). 

Working as part of a team across different areas of the curriculum is a crucial aspect of the role, so you must have a flexible attitude, be willing to adapt to different situations throughout the school day and possess the ability to use your own initiative within a range of learning environments.

Our Ofsted in February 2020 rated the College ‘Good’ in all areas.

You will be joining a strong, enthusiastic, specialist team with a track record of success:

• Ranked 25th Nationally of all Non-Selective Boys School for Progress 8 (P8).

• A Peter Jones Business Academy (part of a select group of schools nationally) providing exclusive resources, courses and competitions that enable all our students throughout the College to develop skills needed to be successful in their future lives.

• Free use of swimming pool and modern gym facilities for staff

• A school focused on the well being of staff

St Joseph’s College is a De La Salle school and one of the oldest boys Catholic Schools in the South with over 168 years of history. A successful 11-18 Boys’ School (girls in the 6th Form) situated on the Croydon/Lambeth border, we are ambitious and dynamic with our eyes firmly placed on the future. The College provides a highly supportive working environment and we are committed to professional development.

As a Catholic Lasallian school we place our faith in the person, realising that each life is unique and precious and as a Lasallian school we welcome applications from all faiths and none.

Please use the College application form only. CVs will not be accepted.

Completed applications to be sent to the Head's PA psmith@sjc.ac She can also be contacted if you require further information about the post.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications:

Monday 22nd July 2023 by 9 am.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Applications may be considered whilst the post is being advertised. SJC reserves the right to close the advert earlier that the stated deadline.