Teaching Assistant

Parsonage Farm Primary School

Farm Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9JU

Tel: 01708 555186

Head Teacher: Mr R Abrahall

Teaching Assistant 

Hours: 23.75 hours per week x 38 weeks per year (8.45am - 1.30pm)

Grade: Grade 1/2, points 2-5 plus TA2 allowance 

Salary: £14,295 - £14,945 pro rata (£25,854 - £27,030)

Contract: Permanent 

Start Date:  January 2025

Parsonage Farm Primary is held in high regard within the local community and we are seeking a Teaching Assistant.

We follow the Read Write Inc phonics scheme and our Teaching Assistants are fully involved in the teaching of phonics and reading. 

The post involves working with groups of children and supporting learning within the classroom until 12.00pm, then supporting the children at lunch until 1.30pm.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has:

• experience of working with children (essential)
• English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)
• relevant teaching assistant qualifications (desirable)
• knowledge and understanding of Read Write Inc. (desirable)

At Parsonage Farm we offer:

• enthusiastic and supportive staff
• an excellent school ethos
• polite, happy and well behaved children

Please note that applicants should carefully identify how their attributes and experience match the job description when completing their supporting statement.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 - 12pm

Interview Date: Monday 18th November 2024

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.