TA Level 2
Sharples School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8SN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 Hrs 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday Term time plus 3 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade D points 6-11
Additional allowances
SEND Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors are seeking to appoint qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants 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.
What the school offers its staff
‘The pupils embody their school motto of Learn Dream Achieve’
(Ofsted January 2025)
Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’
2026 Attainment 8 score 56.9%
2026 English / Maths GCSE Grade 5+ 73%, 4+ 87%
TA Level 2
Permanent posts
Required as soon as possible
Grade D [points 6-11] plus SEND allowance (pro-rata)
(Actual Salary £18,961 - £ 20,532+ £1,122 SEND Allowance per annum)
30 hours & 50 minutes per week – term time plus 3 days
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 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. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.
As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of generous employee benefits, including the Local Government Pension scheme, on-site staff car-parking, access to the ‘Zest’ employee assistant programme, 24 Hour GP app and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.
Further information about the job
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 am Monday 14 September 2026. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 23 September 2026. 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 checks will 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sharples School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1214 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Sharples School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333253
‘The pupils embody their school motto of Learn Dream Achieve’
(Ofsted January 2025)
Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’
2024 Progress 8 score + 0.86
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 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. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.
Arranging a visit to Sharples School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk.
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