Creative Arts Teaching Assistant – SEND Support

Teaching Vacancies; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove College in Worthing seeks a Music/Arts Teaching Assistant to support delivery of inclusive arts education within the Arts Department. You will work with specialist teachers to plan, facilitate and assess projects, performances and lessons, helping students express themselves through music and the arts.

The role emphasizes adapting learning, using varied communication methods, and occasionally leading lessons.

Qualifications

• Passion for music and arts education.
• Experience playing a musical instrument, singing or performing arts.
• Experience using music technology in educational settings.
• Able to employ a wide variety of communication strategies.
• Confident in supporting young people with a range of learning needs through the arts.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery and assessment of arts-based lessons and workshops in music, drama, visual arts.
• Assist in planning, delivery and participation in concerts, productions and other arts events.
• Support students with music technology, recording and performance software.
• Deliver targeted music interventions and enrichment activities for individuals or groups.
• Maintain and organise arts spaces and resources; assist with classroom setup.
• Lead lessons in the absence of arts teachers as required.
• Monitor, record and review student progress in collaboration with the Arts Team.

Skills

Passion for music/arts education

Instrument playing

Singing/performing arts

Music technology

Communication strategies

Support for SEND learners

Engage and motivate students

Flexibility across college

Organisational skills

Lead lessons when required

Tools

Music technology tools

Job description

Oak Grove College in Worthing seeks a Music/Arts Teaching Assistant to support delivery of inclusive arts education within the Arts Department. You will work with specialist teachers to plan, facilitate and assess projects, performances and lessons, helping students express themselves through music and the arts.

The role emphasizes adapting learning, using varied communication methods, and occasionally leading lessons.