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 Teaching Assistant Level 2 Permanent posts Required for September 2025 Grade D [points 6-11] plus SEND allowance (pro-rata) (Actual Salary 17,787 19,260 1,053 SEND Allowance) *Pay Award pending* 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 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. 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. 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 Vivup employee assistant programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities. 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 23 June 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025. 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