As a Teaching Assistant at Shelley College, you will play a key role in supporting the learning, progress and wellbeing of students – particularly those with special educational needs. Working as part of the Student Support Team, you will provide in-class assistance, help deliver targeted interventions, and contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their Personal Best.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to monitor student progress, adapt support to individual needs, and help ensure students can access the curriculum effectively. The role also involves supporting educational visits, contributing to support plans, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students develop independence and confidence. At times, you may provide personal care and assist with intimate care needs in line with school guidance.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires teamwork, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive both academically and personally.

About Shelley College

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Shelley College is a proud partner academy in SHARE Multi-Academy Trust, a National Support School, and a National Teaching School. The academy is at the centre of a close-knit network that aims to provide the very best professional and career development opportunities for staff and an excellent education for pupils. Shelley College has a sixth form, which is increasingly the top choice for students across Yorkshire, thanks to the high-quality teaching and pastoral offer, which helps every single student thrive and prepare well for their next stage in life.

Students leave Shelley College fully equipped with the life skills, experiences, and educational outcomes to have a happy and successful future. Our staff are friendly and supportive of one another, with a strong sense of a committed team working together.

Shelley College is located in a beautiful rural area within good commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. The academy is proud to offer:

• A supportive and ambitious environment where all students are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
• A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key
• A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in students’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own
• Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated
• Great benefits as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the Trust to aid personal development
• Supportive leadership, encouraging a healthy work/life balance
• A high-quality teaching and learning environment alongside good facilities
• A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff

About SHARE Multi-Academy Trust

SHARE Multi-Academy Trust comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Todmorden High School, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides a number of services, including School Improvement, Finance, ICT, HR & Payroll, Premises & Compliance and Governance Services.

We believe in helping staff and students achieve their personal best and are keen to recruit the very best talent to our trust.

More than six hundred people work hard across the trust to ensure we provide the very best education and service across all our schools, from invigilators joining us for a few hours a year through flexible part-time work to many full-time teaching and support roles.

There are many reasons why you will enjoy working for the trust. You will be surrounded by supportive people, working together with a common goal for all of our students, aiming to value and support all colleagues in order to help them achieve their personal best.

If you decide to join us, we will ensure you have what you need to make a positive difference in your education role. We will seek out your ideas and ask for your opinions regularly using staff voice.

Our CPD commitment is second to none, and the training and developmental opportunities on offer will empower you to make improvements in all aspects of your role. The training you receive will help you fulfil your potential, whatever your stage of career.

For teachers and leaders, we offer fast-tracked, first-class developmental opportunities led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale. This includes National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), lead practitioner positions and trainee senior leadership positions, which build upon our middle leadership programmes.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.