Higher Level Teaching Assistant - PPA cover Music

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Chelmsford is seeking a part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide Music instruction across KS2. This role offers a creative atmosphere with emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development. Ideal candidates will have effective teaching skills, experience with KS2 music, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

Benefits

Continued professional development opportunities

Supportive and friendly staff team

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music to KS2 children.
• Minimum educational requirements: GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS2 classes each week.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to provide high-quality education.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Behaviour management

Music teaching experience

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English Grade C or above

GCSE Maths Grade C or above

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - PPA cover Music

Job Ref No. ECC3810-161 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 (2020)

Position Start Date: 02/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to teach Music across KS2 from September 2025.

You will be teaching year 3 & 4 one week and 5 & 6 the next week.

St Michael's is a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive two form entry junior school that offers a creative and engaging curriculum to all of our pupils. Our children have brilliant attitudes towards their learning and their behaviour is exemplary.

We have an experienced, dynamic and friendly team of staff who will be able to offer you a high level of support. We place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and have introduced initiatives to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Working hours will be 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuesdays term time only

Other supply work, on an overtime basis, for planned and unplanned absence as well as intervention work will also be available on a flexible, needs basis. The HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential.

You will require:

· Effective teaching and excellent behaviour management skills

·Experience teaching Music to KS2 children

· The ability to work closely with Class Teachers to provide a high-quality education for pupils

· A good sense of humour and willingness to be part of the St Michael's team

· Minimum educational requirements: GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent) together with evidence of continued professional development

We can offer you:

· Motivated and well-behaved pupils

· A supportive, friendly and fun-loving staff team

· Continued professional development opportunities.

We hope you will take the time to find out more about our school and experience our warm welcome.
For further information about the school and the role, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school on 01245 472682 or email [e-mail].

Please take great care in completing the online application form in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered. We do not accept CV's in place of a fully completed application form.

St Michael's CofE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Romy Barnes
Barnard Road
Galleywood, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 8RR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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