Elmlea Schools, part of the Russell Education Trust, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant who specialises in music to join our dedicated team in September 2026.

This role is to provide class cover by teaching music across our Junior School and is part-time (one full day with three afternoons). We are looking for someone who can also confidently lead our KS2 orchestra and singing assemblies and choir clubs in both the Infant and Junior Schools.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of teaching music to a range of primary aged children.
• Experience of working effectively with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
• Confidence in supporting a range of children with pastoral and SEND needs.

Elmlea Schools can offer:

• Term-time hours
• A very happy, vibrant school with an enthusiastic, caring staff team who are totally committed to ensure our children achieve their very best.
• The opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated, highly skilled and supportive staff team who are committed to maintaining an outstanding provision for all children.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children.
• SAS employee assistance scheme which includes access to health services such as GPs, counselling and physiotherapy.
• Pension Scheme.

If you would like to visit the school, please email – our tours will be held on Thursday 7th May at 2pm and Monday 11th May at 2:30pm.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 20th May

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to submit your application early. We can only accept applications made using the application form. Please note this role would also be suitable for a Qualified Teacher, we are therefore advertising for both roles but there is only one music specialist position. 

Safeguarding statement

Elmlea Schools' Trust 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.

If you are shortlisted for a post within Elmlea Schools' Trust you will be required to complete a Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form to disclose any criminal convictions that would prevent you from fulfilling the role and an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable, will be carried out if you are offered the post.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Throughout the application process we ask for some personal data about you. We’ll only use this data in line with data protection legislation and process your data for one or more of the following reasons permitted in law:

• You have given us your consent

• We must process it to comply with our legal obligations

 You’ll find more information on how we use your personal data in our privacy notice for job applicants which can be accessed on our website.