Tollgate Primary School Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6DG Salary: £16,619 actual per annum (£24,414 pro rata) Hours: 30.83 hours per week, 37 weeks per year* Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026. Reference: 8443 *8.30 am – 3.40pm Monday – Friday, with 1-hour unpaid lunch. Tollgate Primary School is looking for a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our strong team. We are a two-form entry school, and you will be working as part of the KS2 team. You will have a calm and friendly manner and have high expectations of the children. You will be able to work one-to-one and with small groups of children 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. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf) For further information on our school, please visit our website or call the school office on 01284 752742 or email mrumsey@tollgateprimary.org How to apply To apply, please visit our website Closing date: 9am, 6 March 2026. Interview date: 9 March 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. In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. 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. 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.