Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Music)

Contract type: Temporary contract - until July 2026
Hours of work: Monday: 8.30am - 4.30pm; Tuesday - Friday: 8.30am - 3.10pm
Salary information: Scale 4, £23,353 - £24,373 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Work pattern: 32.17 hours per week, Term time only + 5 inset days per annum (39 weeks)

Start date: January 2026

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team to support teaching and learning across the school, as well as to be responsible for the development of teaching music across KS1 and KS2.  

Our school is in a lovely location in South Ruislip. We are a one-form entry school with a wonderful children and a supportive team.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with a clear commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Can motivate and inspire children through their learning journey.
• Is committed to developing their skills and experience and is keen to share these with other staff.
• Has a positive approach and a ‘growth mindset’ with the drive and ambition to go the extra mile.
• Works well as part of a team.

We can offer:

• A happy, caring school ethos with values-based education at its core.
• Well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive, friendly team.
• A school at the heart of the local community.
• A school recently graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (September 2022).
• Opportunities for your own professional development.

Please ensure you write a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. It is an important part of the application process and will be used to shortlist candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged so you can see our wonderful school for yourself before applying. Please contact the school office on 01895 462359 or email admin@bourne.hillingdon.sch.uk to make arrangements.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at Noon
Further information: We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.