Music & Arts Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-473S
• Posted:01/05/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/05/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBA

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Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity? We are very excited to share a vacancy we have at Ifield School.

We are seeking to appoint a Music and Arts Assistant. The successful candidate will be employed for 37 hours per week, term time only, salary Kent Range 5 £24,040 to £25,002 FTE (pro rata) + SEN Allowance, depending on experience. In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

Hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 08.30am – 4.30pm & Friday 08.30am – 4.00pm.

Key responsibilities/ duties of the Music & Arts Assistant may include:

• Supporting the process of teaching and learning of music under the direction and guidance of the music specialist to ensure that pupils make good or outstanding progress, across all key stages.
• Preparing the learning environment and supporting in music lessons across all key stages.
• Supporting with recording and assessment of music under the guidance of the music specialist to ensure pupils good or outstanding progress is recorded and monitored efficiently.
• Uploading evidence to Evidence for Learning in draft format.
• Supporting key Arts projects in school.
• Supporting with offsite educational visits and performances.
• Leading art activities during Arts week.
• Covering music classes in the absence of the music specialist using the teacher’s
• Meticulous attention to detail and a professional attitude is paramount, with a strong focus on understanding GDPR and the importance of confidentiality and discretion. 

The candidate must have:

• Specialist SEND experience working with children and young adults.
• NVQ level 2 supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent, alongside GSCE grades C or above in Maths and English (you will be required to produce original certificates).
• Music qualification or strong experience playing / understanding music is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative and manage own workload.
• Patience, understanding and resilience to work in a Special school.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting and working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Computer literacy with sound ICT skills

Additional skills set would be an advantage:

• Multi-lingual skills to support EAL pupils

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk