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- Tollgate Primary School
- Address: Tollgate Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6DG
- Salary: £24,795 - £25,185 pro rata (£9,854 - £10,009 per annum)
- Hours: Part time, 18 hours per week, 37 weeks per year
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required from September 2026
- Reference: 5303
Tollgate Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our strong team. We are a two-form entry school and you will be working as a one to one in the KS2 team. You will have a calm and friendly manner and have high expectations of the children. You will work one-to-one and with a child to support their learning in class and provide feedback to the class teacher.
Tollgate is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Tollgate was graded ‘good’ at its last Ofsted inspection.
Tollgate is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider trust and CPD opportunities.
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For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/G-Jul/5303-TA-Tollgate-JD.pdf] and Candidate Information Pack (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/G-Jul/5303-TA-Tollgate-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf] or alternatively, please visit our website [https://www.tollgateprimary.org/].
Please contact the school office by calling 01284 752742 or email: hbrookman@tolgateprimary.org
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website [https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/318735SJD]
Closing date: 9 am, 10 August 2026.
Interview date: week commencing, 14 August 2026.
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
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Tollgate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
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