Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Sharples family ensures our children are resilient learners, healthy and aspirational citizens. We will create a love of lifelong learning that extends beyond the classroom as a result of an enriching curriculum. The school community will make a difference by fostering respect and tolerance of each other as unique individuals.

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Full time and Permanent

31 hours per week. Grade D SCP 6 - 11

Term time and permanent: A proportion of the hours may include an SEN allowance.

Start date 24^th April 2026 or earlier if possible

The Governors of this successful and popular school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working and committed staff. Our recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 commented that: ‘Pupils thrive at this happy and harmonious school. The school has high aspirations for all pupils.’

We are looking for someone special who:-

• has a warm and friendly personality
• enjoys working with children
• enjoys working as part of a team
• is well organised and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• is highly motivated and committed to making a valuable contribution to the life of the school
• is able to work independently and on their own initiative
• will promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• is aware of, and respond appropriately to, individual pupils’ needs

We can offer:
A welcoming, friendly and inclusive school
A committed staff team
Well motivated pupils who have a positive attitude to learning
A school committed to staff wellbeing and a commitment to personal development

The hours of work are Mon Friday 31 hours per week

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment’.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 24^th February 2026. Please contact the office on 01204 333077 to register for a walk around.

Closing date: Monday 2^nd March at 9am. Applications to be emailed to: office@sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3^rd March

Interviews will be held on: Monday 9^th March 2026