Exciting opportunities to join our Shaw team!

Receptionist, LSAs and Mid-days!

Receptionist - Permanent

Part Time/Term Time only

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary - Full time Equivalent £23,473

This post is not full time and as such, the actual salary will be pro rata i.e. proportional to the full-time salary indicated

We are looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic school office receptionist. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be able to use discretion and initiative and be able to prioritise tasks. Good computer skills and English and Maths grade C GCSE or above (or equivalent) are essential and knowledge of SIMS & FMS would be useful, although training will be provided. Previous experience of working in a school office or similar setting would be an advantage.

The post is for 25 hours per week 9am – 2.30pm (some flexibility around start and finish times can be discussed at interview)

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 17th December 2024

Interviews: Thursday 19th December 2024

Start date: 6th January 2025

(Start date will be delayed for candidates with notice periods to serve with current employer)

Enquiries to - admin@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk

School office: 01708 852367

APPLY HERE: Receptionist 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Learning Support Assistant

We are a friendly and hardworking team at Shaw and we are looking for likeminded people to join our learning support team!

Could this be you?

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic and caring person?

Then this could be the role for you!

Do you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to providing positive and effective learning experiences for children who only deserve the very best?

The role involves working as general in-class support but may also involve some working on a 1-1 or small group basis with children with a wide range of SEND. We may also have fixed term appointments; we will discuss this at the interview stage.

The successful candidate will need:

• A supportive, patient and caring nature
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Good communication skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with children, parents and staff
• The ability to use your own initiative but also to work as part of a team - including outside professionals
• Motivation to work with children potentially with a range of special needs – e.g. related to speech, language and communication, social and emotional development including related behavioural needs and cognitive, learning and developmental needs.
• A commitment and determination to help children fulfil their potential
• Experience in working with children is preferable

We advise you to refer to points noted in the advert in your application

The post is for 26.25 hours per week with the possibility of extending this further should this be required based on the role and potentially the needs of child.

The roles will be discussed at interview.

Closing Date: Friday 3^rd January 2024

Interviews: Friday 10^th January 2025

Start date: ASAP

APPLY HERE: Learning Support Assistant 

(Start date will be delayed for candidates with notice periods to serve with current employer)

Enquiries to - admin@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk

School office: 01708 852367

Midday Assistant

Mid-day Assistant Vacancy

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic people to join our experienced and friendly team of Midday Assistants to take care and manage children during the midday break from 11.50am to 1.10pm on a daily basis.

The successful applicant must:

· be an enthusiastic, caring individual

· a calm, flexible team player who is able to work on their own initiative

· be enthusiastic about the children's individual talents and needs

If you think this is the job for you please contact the school office on admin@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk or call 01708852367.

Start date: As soon as possible

Shaw Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to references.

Here is what our staff say about working at Shaw:

"You will be a valued member of staff who is encouraged, supported and motivated to be the best  you can be"

"Your professional judgement will be respected"

"Your strengths will be celebrated and areas for development will be supported in a non-threatening way"

"In short, School Leaders will care about you, your professional development and your work/life balance"

So, if you are looking to be a great member of our team, working in a great school with great children, then don't miss this opportunity to work at Shaw Primary Academy, a school where "everyone matters."

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.