Teaching Assistant Level 2

Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’

2023 Progress 8 score + 0.82

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Permanent post

Required as soon as possible

Grade D [points 6-11] plus SEND allowance (pro-rata)

Actual Salary £16,876 – £18,349 + £1,027 SEND

30 hours & 50 minutes per week – term time plus 3 days

Do you want to be part of the Sharples’ success story?

Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.

Governors are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work under the direction/guidance of the AHT SEND to assist in the delivery of the provision as outlined in pupils’ statements of special educational needs and individual education/behaviour plans/personal, intimate care. We would welcome applications from graduates who are seeking in school experience prior to commencing teacher training.

Employees of Sharples School have access to arange of benefits including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme and initiativesto benefit staff wellbeing.

To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 amMonday 22 April 2024.Interviews will be held week commencing29 April 2024.Please note that CVs are not accepted.We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checkswill be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.

Hill Cot Road

Bolton

BL1 8SN

Tel: 01204 333253

Application Form.docx

Recruitment Information Pack.pdf
Job Description.docx