High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Special Interest in Music

St Dominic's School; Godalming; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known special school in Godalming is seeking a High Level Teaching Assistant with a special interest in music. The role involves delivering high-quality music education across Key Stages 2 and 3, supporting diverse musical interests, and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will be passionate about music education and experienced in supporting pupils with complex needs. This is a permanent position offering a salary between £28,840 and £31,482 per annum.

Benefits

Free car parking

Lunch provided on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated to music education.
• Ability to inspire pupils and provide diverse opportunities.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music education across Key Stages 2 and 3.
• Inspire pupils with diverse musical interests.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum.

Skills

Music education delivery

Inspiring diverse musical interests

Individual and group support

Job description

Overview

High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Special Interest in Music

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Grade: R3 Scale point 17 - R4 Scale point 24

FTE: £28,840 - £31,482 per annum (Actual: £22,294.70 - £24,337.09 per annum), depending on experience

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: St Dominic’s School, part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust

About the School

St Dominic's School is a well-known and highly regarded special school in Surrey and stands in 56 acres of wooded grounds with space for recreational and outdoor learning activities. The school caters for up to 150 pupils and Sixth Form students aged 7–19, who have a range of academic abilities and complex needs. The school is owned and run by Orchard Hill College Academy Trust.

The School has an in-house team of qualified therapists (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration) and provides daily nursing cover in purpose-built medical facilities. It has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation, Arts Council Artsmark Silver Award, and National Healthy Schools status.

We offer access to an extensive range of GCSE subjects pitched at individual students’ levels. In the Sixth Form, students may access external college placements as part of a personalised holistic education and therapy provision.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant with special interest in music. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality music education across Key Stages 2 and 3, fostering a love for music, and encouraging every pupil to reach their full musical potential. You will inspire pupils with diverse musical interests, provide a range of musical opportunities, and contribute to the school’s commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally diverse music provision. You will support pupils individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and achieve a sense of accomplishment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music education across Key Stages 2 and 3.
• Inspire pupils with diverse musical interests and provide a range of musical opportunities.
• Support pupils individually or in groups to access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Contribute to the school’s wider commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally diverse music provision.

Qualifications and Experience

For full details on the required skills, experience and knowledge, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Benefits

Benefits include free car parking, lunch provided on site, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Information

Closing Date: 28 October 2025 at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held the following week.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

We encourage you to apply before the closing date as we reserve the right to arrange interviews and close this advert before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates.

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