22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    6 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 November 2025

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £18,477 - £18,768 per annum)

Additional allowances

N/A

Nursery Teaching Assistant job summary

Nursery Teaching Assistant 

Tollgate Primary School

Salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £18,477 - £18,768 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, part-time - 33.75 hours per week/ 37 weeks per year (8:30 am - 3:45pm Monday - Friday) 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our strong team. Our school Nursery is a hive of activity and admits children from 3 years old. We are looking for a practitioner with a Level 3 childcare qualification and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to support children in their development and help them to be school ready. You will be calm and patient, allowing you to build positive relationships with pupils. You will be working as part of our EYFS team under the direction of our Nursery 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. 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. 

For further information please contact the school office on (01284) 752742 or email hunderhill@tollgateprimary.org 

Closing date: 09:00am, 6th March 2026.

Interview date: 9th 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 careers 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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About Tollgate Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
433 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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