Havering Schools Jobs
Teaching Assistant
- Employer: Parsonage Farm Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/319158
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.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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