Teaching Assistant Music

Batchwood School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 Annually (Actual) Salary pro rata and higher dependent on experience, Term time only.

Teaching Assistant Music job summary

Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Location: Batchwood School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 19th June 2026

Interview Date: 23rd June 2026

Salary: H4/5 dependant on experience pro rata Term time only

Hours: 37

We are seeking a passionate, resilient and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team at a dynamic SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. The successful candidate will primarily support students in Music, while also offering broader in-class support across subjects when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

To support admin duties within the music department

Ensure instruments are maintained and prepared for lessons

To provide one to one when required and to ensure that appropriate work is organised and available.

To attend to students’ personal learning needs, their social, health and welfare matters.

To assist the Music Teacher with setting up and packing away instruments and equipment for lessons.

To support students during music compositions or instrument practise.

To implement specialist knowledge and/or experience to support students’ learning. Knowledge of a musical instrument skill is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working with students with SEMH, SEN, or in a school setting is desirable.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students and helping them succeed.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.

• Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.

• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and support staff.

• A positive and flexible approach to working with young people.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A chance to contribute to an inspiring and nurturing environment for students with SEMH needs..

If you are ready to make a real impact and help students with SEMH needs achieve their best, we would love to hear from you!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Batchwood School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Batchwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/batchwood-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in St Albans and Hertfordshire