Teaching Assistant (Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust Tollgate Community Junior School)

Salary: £24,796 per annum, pro rata. Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time. Closing date: Wednesday 23 September, 2026. Interview date: Monday 28 September, 2026. How to apply: For further information and an application pack please contact Tracy Garland at the school on 01323 723298; e-mail: finance@tollgate-jun.co.uk or download an application pack from our website: Tollgate Community Junior School - Home Who to contact if you have a query: For any queries, please contact Tracy Garland on 01323 723298; e-mail the school on: finance@tollgate-jun.co.uk An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly Year 4 team working 5 mornings per week. What We’re Looking For: A candidate who is highly motivated, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team, assisting the class teacher in the day-to-day needs of pupils in their care. An individual who has experience of working with and engaging with children in a calm, innovative and resourceful manner. A good level of English and Maths is required. What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive school community. Opportunities for professional development and training. A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives. Wellbeing support for staff. A vibrant and caring working environment. Safeguarding: This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service check (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check). This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. The school will be checking candidates’ online presence. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The school reserves the right to recruit ahead of the deadline in the event of the right candidate presenting themselves.