Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Music Department - Linden Lodge School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Music Department - Linden Lodge School

About Us

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

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:

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

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

CVs are not accepted.

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