1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's School; Launceston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Launceston is seeking a motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Year 6 pupil. The role involves working closely with the pupil and collaborating with teachers and professionals to adapt strategies and meet their needs. This is a temporary position running until the end of the Summer Term 2026, with a chance of extension. The ideal candidate will be patient and proactive, making a real difference in the pupil's learning and development.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Supportive environment

Excellent CPD opportunities

Staff discount on school fees

Free food and refreshments

Shorter terms with longer holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs or learning difficulties.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals.
• Strong communication skills to engage with the pupil and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a Year 6 pupil as their key adult.
• Facilitate the pupil's development into a confident and independent learner.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to adapt strategies for the pupil's needs.

Skills

Patience

Proactivity

Adaptability

Job description

St Joseph’s School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Year 6 pupil as their key adult. This is a temporary role, initially running until the end of the Summer Term 2026, with the potential to extend until the end of Year 11 should the student remain at the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the pupil, supporting their needs and facilitating their development into a confident and increasingly independent learner.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure the pupil receives tailored support. The ideal candidate will be patient, proactive, and confident in adapting strategies to meet the student’s daily needs.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to a young person’s learning and development in a supportive and nurturing school environment.

What we offer: small class sizes with minimal behaviour management, a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent CPD opportunities, a staff discount on school fees, free food and refreshments, and shorter terms with longer holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026

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 2nd March 2026

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.

Closing date: Friday, 20 February 2026 12:00 AM