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Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity leave cover)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity leave cover)

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, Maternity Cover
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
5 December 2022

Job overview

‘A caring, inclusive learning community where pupils achieve well.’ (Ofsted)

Manchester Evening News “School in the Community” 2019-20

2019 Progress 8 score + 0.64

1 year fixed term contract - 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 5 December 2022. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 13 December 2022.

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

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About Sharples School

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+44 1204 333253

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Sharples School is an over-subscribed, 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll. It is situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school motto is ‘Learn. Dream. Achieve.’ This underpins everything that we do in our vibrant and aspirational learning community. Please see our 'Team Sharples' video below.

Headteacher

Ms. Ann Webster

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.

Comments from Ofsted (2019)

“You have created a caring, inclusive learning community where pupils achieve well.”

“You have left no stone unturned in your quest to ensure that every pupil is provided with the building blocks they need to help them be successful. “

“In lessons, pupils are focused, work hard and show respect for others’ opinions.”

“Pupils greatly appreciate the support that staff provide. They told inspectors that staff go the ‘extra mile’ for them to help them do their best.”

The full report into Sharples School can be found here.

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