Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Music Department

LINDEN LODGE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000

Job description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required: ASAP

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF AN OUTSTANDING AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM?

ARE YOU A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRACTITIONER?

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE AND VALUES ITS STAFF?

We are looking for a highly-motivated, dedicated and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support the learning and development of our pupils within our Music department.

The HLTA will support the Music Teacher in delivering teaching and learning objectives, acting as a role model for learning and best practice for our Teaching Assistants and other key classroom duties.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about music as well as helping others to learn and develop their skills on specific instruments and more generally. You'll be working with experienced colleagues committed to providing high quality support and music education to the children and young people across the school.

The successful candidate will have:

1. An understanding of the needs and development of learners in the context of music.
2. A good knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies.
3. Ability to identify purposeful interventions and deliver or oversee their delivery and effectiveness.
4. Experience of working in a special school or similar setting.
5. Experience of planning and delivering whole class lessons.
6. A calm and professional approach.
7. Contribute to the overall effectiveness of our music provision.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

Please Note: The role will involve some planning, preparation and delivering of lessons under the supervision of the Class Teacher. This is a requirement of the post. An HLTA qualification would be an advantage.

Completed applications should be emailed to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 20th April 2025
Shortlisting: 23rd April 2025
Interviews: 2nd May 2025

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB
Telephone: [phone]