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: £15,119 - £15,769 pro rata (£27,345 - £28,521) Contract: Permanent 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: Thursday 28th August 2025 - 12pm Interview Date: Tuesday 9th September 2025 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.