Higher Level Teaching Assistant with specialism in Music (part-time)

We are looking to appoint a part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Music to start in September 2026.

The successful candidate will lead and deliver our music provision across the school and must have the confidence, experience and skills to supervise whole classes to cover teachers’ PPA time or other absences as necessary. This position is ideal for a music specialist who has the motivation and enthusiasm to develop our music curriculum and extra-curricular offering. You will co-ordinate and run choirs, music clubs, music assemblies, concerts, ensembles, productions and attend music festivals. You will be a highly motivated individual who is committed to ensuring that every pupil in your class makes outstanding progress. Please read the Applicant Pack for further information.

Contract: Fixed term from 3 September 2026 until 31 August 2027, part-time, 39 weeks term time only (including 5 INSET days).

Working pattern: 2 days a week, 8:00am - 5:00pm (17 working hours per week, preferably Monday and Tuesday, other days would be considered).

Salary point: Grade E, Point 9 - Point 15 (depending on experience).

Full-time Equivalent salary: £31,158 per annum - £33,987 per annum.

Actual salary:  £12,902 per annum - £14,074 per annum (depending on experience).

We are located close to Richmond Park and are known for our positive culture of inclusion, achievement, kindness and belonging.  

We can offer you:

• An inclusive, thriving and welcoming school, rated outstanding by Ofsted;

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children and engaged parents;

• A stimulating and rewarding role;

• Attractive, new and refurbished premises with excellent facilities;

• A positive and supportive working environment.

  
  

Read more about us on our website www.alexandra.kingston.sch.uk  

If you have any queries, please contact the school office on 020 8546 7176 to arrange an informal chat with our senior staff.

To apply: Submit a completed application form, including a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the person specification, via MyNewTerm or by email to hr@alexandra.school . We regret that we cannot consider CVs.

Closing date:  Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 9:00am. We reserve the right to close this advert and vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or a suitable candidate is found. 

Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026.

Alexandra Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all candidates who are shortlisted for interview.