Music and Arts Teaching Assistant

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Music and Arts) to support inclusive arts education within the Arts Team. The role focuses on helping students access creative subjects through adapted, accessible learning, alongside Arts Teachers.

The successful candidate will contribute to planning, facilitation and assessment of artistic projects and will foster creative expression, cultural understanding and confidence in students with SEND. Term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Passion for music and arts education.
• Experience playing a musical instrument.
• Experience using music technology.
• Ability to employ a wide variety of communication strategies.
• Confident in supporting young people with a range of learning needs through music and the arts.
• Able to engage and motivate students.
• Flexibility to work across the whole college.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to use initiative and work effectively in a team.
• Able to step in and lead lessons on occasions.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of inclusive, high-quality arts education.
• Assist planning, facilitation and assessment of artistic projects, performances, exhibitions, rehearsals and lessons.
• Foster students’ creative expression, cultural understanding and confidence through the arts.

Skills

Music passion

Instrument experience

Music tech

Communication

SEND support

Student engagement

Flexibility

Organization

Teamwork

Lead lessons

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Music and Arts)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Term time only + inset days (39 weeks + 5.4 weeks holiday pay per year)

Temporary until April 2027 with strong likelihood of extension

Pay Scale: Grade 5; Point 7-8; £14.14-£14.36 per hour

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are currently recruiting for a Music/Arts Teaching Assistant within our Arts Team – a dynamic, creative role that supports the delivery of inclusive, high-quality arts education. This position is ideal for someone with a strong passion for the music and the arts and a deep belief in their transformative power in education, especially for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a key member of the Arts Department, you will be instrumental in helping students access and engage with creative subjects through adapted, accessible and inspiring arts-based learning. You will work alongside specialist Arts Teachers to contribute to the planning, facilitation and assessment of artistic projects, performances, exhibitions, rehearsals and lessons. You will help foster students’ creative expression, cultural understanding and confidence through the arts.

We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• a passion for music and an interest in arts education
• experience of playing a musical instrument, singing or performing arts
• experience of using music technology
• able to employ a wide variety of communication strategies
• confident in supporting young people with a range of learning needs, through music and the arts
• able to engage and motivate students
• flexibility to work across the whole college if/when required
• excellent organisational skills
• able to use initiative and work effectively in a team
• able to step in and lead lessons on occasions

Safeguarding Statement

Oak Grove College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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