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Teaching Assistant

Tollgate Primary School, London, E13 8SA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £22,381 and £23,022 (Pro-rated)
• Pay scale: Scale 2 Point 3 (Unqualified)/ Scale 3 Point 5 (Qualified)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We now have the opportunity to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support pupils and the teacher in classes.

The Teaching Assistant will support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND and/or ASD, following guidance and direction from the school to help every child engage and make progress.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate physical resilience and confidence to deal with high levels of challenging behaviour.

• Demonstrate an understanding to support pupils
• Work in and out of class
• Be prepared to support children with personal care
• Communicate clearly and have good standards of literacy and numeracy
• Experience in Early Years would be preferred
• Be a reliable team member
• Have a calm temperament
• Be energetic. creative and enthusiastic

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity that will give you invaluable experience along with excellent support and training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and interest to pursue or expand their own experience.

What the school offers its staff

• All our staff are well supported through top quality CPD.
• There are rapid promotion prospects available based on commitment and impact on school improvement.
• We seek staff with resilience, determination and enthusiasm to make a real difference to children’s life chances.
• Well-being support
• Salary based on experience

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If you require further information regarding the post or to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma O’Connor- our Headteacher or Kooshmanda Dhowtall- School Business Manager via email on recruitment@tollgate.theboleyntrust.org

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.

Visit to the school is highly recommended before applying.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Shortlisted applicant tests: by Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The Boleyn Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
References will be sought once the shortlisting process has been completed.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Pack.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tollgate Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tollgate Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tollgate.theboleyntrust.org
• Phone number: 020 7476 1848
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tollgate-primary-school-london

Tollgate Primary School is an outstanding school with the highest expectations and aspirations for all our pupils. Tollgate is a happy and exciting learning community that nurtures high attainment and ongoing success for all.

Please see further information on our school on our website: https://www.tollgate.boleyntrust.org/

Arranging a visit to Tollgate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tollgate.theboleyntrust.org.

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