Music Teaching Assistant

Bigland Green Primary School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bigland Green Primary School in London is seeking a Music Teaching Assistant to support music teaching across the National Curriculum. The role focuses on singing, leading parts of lessons, and helping to build a joyful singing culture within the school.

You should have Music GCSE grade 6 (B) or above, a strong musical background, and the ability to work well with others. A full enhanced DBS check and UK right to work are required. This term-time post starts 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Music GCSE grade 6 (B) or above.
• Strong background in music.
• Experience of singing.

Responsibilities

• Lead aspects of music teaching.
• Teach music as required by the National Curriculum, following a published scheme of work, alongside teachers.
• Lead singing assemblies.
• Support the development of singing across the school.
• Help with music resourcing.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Confidence to carry out duties

Teamwork with initiative

Education

Music GCSE grade 6 (B) or above

Job description

The Music Teaching Assistant post sits at Bigland Green Primary School, a term-time role starting 1 January 2027. The work centres on teaching music under the National Curriculum alongside class teachers, with some resourcing and leading parts of lessons. What sets it apart is the singing focus, as the post-holder leads singing assemblies and builds singing across the school. Fit depends on a full enhanced DBS check and UK right to work, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead aspects of music teaching
• Teach music as required by the National Curriculum, following a published scheme of work, alongside teachers
• Lead singing assemblies
• Support the development of singing across the school
• Help with music resourcing

Qualifications

• Music GCSE grade 6 (B) or above

Experience

• Strong background in music
• Experience of singing

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence to carry out the duties effectively
• Able to work as part of a team while using own initiative

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Music at A level or degree
• Skilled support in music or singing performances