Music & Arts Assistant - Term Time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-557S
• Posted:25/09/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme C + SEN allowance pro-rata
• Start Date:November 2025
• App Close Date:09/10/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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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 Scheme C £25,252 to £26,262 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 Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

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