29.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time + Training Days)
Scale 3 Point 6-9 £26,403 - £28,350; actual part time salary £17,873- £19,191.22 per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to work with students in our Internal Alternative Provision hub (The Ark). The successful candidate will join at an exciting time for the IAP, giving them an opportunity to contribute fully to the provision's development.
The post-holder will work as part of a small specialist team within the Internal Alternative Provision, providing targeted support to individuals and very small groups, with the long-term aim of successful reintegration into mainstream education where appropriate.
We are looking for people who can fulfil the role with enthusiasm, resilience and a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and the values and ethos of the College. The post holder will assist and support teaching, learning, behaviour and wellbeing within the Internal Alternative Provision, both inside and beyond the classroom
This role will be a key position in supporting our students, and we would encourage reading the attached job description thoroughly to fully understand the requirements of the post.
St Joseph’s is a successful oversubscribed Catholic college in Swindon. Our aim is to reflect the Christian values proclaimed in the Gospel by providing a caring community in which young people can grow as balanced individuals, morally, intellectually and spiritually. We want our students to leave the college with good academic qualifications. We hope they will be resilient young people who are responsible for themselves and the effects their actions have on others.
To achieve these aims we need the very best staff. People who share our vision of the potential we see in our young people and are passionate about giving them the opportunity to learn to be the best they can be.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All employees must respect and support the aims and objectives of our Catholic College, applications are not limited to those of Catholic faith