Teaching Assistant Level 2
Sharples School
Bolton
- £15,098 - £16,532 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade D - 30 Hours per week, Term Time plus 3 days - plus SEND Allowance of £962
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2023
Job overview
‘A caring, inclusive learning community where pupils achieve well.’ (Ofsted)
Manchester Evening News “School in the Community” 2019-20
2022 Progress 8 score + 0.64
Permanent post
Required as soon as possible
Grade D [points 6-11] plus SEND allowance (pro-rata)
Actual Salary £15,098 – £16,532+ £962 SEND
30 hours per week – term time plus 3 days
Working hours to be determined
We’re on our way to outstanding; would you like to join us?
Sharples Science Specialist College is an over-subscribed, 11-16 mixed comprehensive with over 1,100 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton. 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 Inclusion 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.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this post, please complete a school application form and send it, via e-mail, to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9:00 am on Monday 6 February 2023. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 15 February 2023.
Your application should be accompanied by a letter which should be no longer than two sides of A4 paper addressing the criteria laid down in the job description and person specification. A school application form and job description can be downloaded from the school website at www.sharplesschool.co.uk.
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 checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.
The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site
Sharples School
Multi-Academy Trust
Hill Cot Road
Bolton
BL1 8SN
01204 333253
Attached documents
About Sharples School
Sharples School is a successful and heavily over-subscribed 11 -16 mixed community school. Our focus is on high academic standards and providing a first-rate, all round education for children of all abilities. Each year our results place us in the top 5% of secondary schools nationally and we are always striving to improve. Teachers are highly qualified subject experts, and our facilities across the school are excellent.
In December 2023, Sharples School was recognised as the Secondary School of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards, an accolade that was testament to the hard work of staff, students and the Sharples community.
Please see our 'Team Sharples' video below.
Headteacher
Ms. Caroline Molyneux
Values and Vision
Sharples School takes great pride in the diversity of its student body, and works hard to foster a strong sense of aspiration among all of our pupils. The school also works hard to fulfil its aims as a specialist science college, with the curriculum offering a range of STEM based subjects, both vocational and academic. First class pastoral support is an integral part of our provision, with the well-being of students and staff being a priority at all times.
At Sharples we will:
• Be strongly led through a high level of ambition and a relentless drive to improve in all areas
• Deliver an outstanding curriculum, that brings success to all students, that is continually evaluated and improved and leads to the very best outcomes for all students
• Foster a safe, happy and aspirational community for all, where students thrive and fulfil their potential
• Go above and beyond for our students to give them wide, rich opportunities to develop personally, so they are ready for their next steps at all stages in life
Comments from Ofsted (2025)
“At Sharples School, pupils embody their school motto of 'Learn.Dream.Achieve'.”
“They flourish in a successful and happy school community that supports them to be the very best that they can be. “
“The curriculum is expertly designed to meet pupils' needs and interests. Pupils thrive and achieve highly.”
“The vast majority of pupils enjoy taking part in the extensive extra-curricular offer of clubs and activities.”
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