Music TA - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

Rowhill School, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-7044-163S
• Posted:17/06/2026
• Pay:Kent Scale 5
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:01/08/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:Summer term

Advert

Fixed Term 1 year contract with a view to become permanent for the right candidate

Kent range 5 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Rowhill School has a tradition of musical performances and events developed which occur throughout the year. Music is a strength of the school, and students have the opportunity to access music interventions with a visiting guitar teacher, or in the fully equipped music studio

We are seeking committed and highly motivated staff to work as part of our team. Our curriculum is engaging, exciting and focuses on the development of the whole child including personal, social, cognitive, creative, health and wellbeing.

A really good working knowledge of Logic is essential, knowledge of Ableton and instrumental skills would also be advantageous. Studio work can also include other forms such as voice over, podcasting, and a flexible proactive approach in fundamental to the work.

The day-to-day role will involve a range of duties including working alongside the music teacher to deliver music lessons to primary and secondary aged students.   

The role will also include with small groups and individuals in the studio. We offer Arts Awards, Bronze and Silver, with some students specialising in music production for their unit 1. If you are keen to share musical knowledge with very deserving young people and would like to help them to discover their own musical identity, then this would be the job for you. 

What are our pupils looking for?

1. People who like animals and are caring.
2. People who bring their personality and special interestsWhat could you help us learn?
3. People who get that we are all different, and some of us have autism and ADHD. 
4. Staff who genuinely care.
5. Staff who explain things in interesting ways that engage us at our individual levels.

What we can offer you:

• Small class sizes (8-9 per class) and only 4 classes in the school.
• Excellent staff support package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• A supportive team who work together and support each other.
• Superb curriculum with academic lessons taught between 9am -1.00pm, afternoon sessions include enrichment activities and therapeutic sessions.
• Great CPD opportunities and commitment to developing professional practice relating promoting mental and emotional fitness. 
• Apprenticeship routes for staff wishing to undertake professional qualifications.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in The Rowhill School workforce.  These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

Rowhill School is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children. Please note that this position requires as enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks and on-line checks will be carried out prior to appointment.

Information about the school

Rowhill School is a day special school designated for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school currently has approximately 160 pupils on roll, between the ages of 5 and 16. Pupils have a wide range of needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, as well as behavioural, social and mental health needs. We also provide an Alternative Curriculum Provision for KS4 pupils, providing tutoring, both on and off site.

Our staff work closely with pupils to create an ethos of care, respect and success. At Rowhill, we feel strongly that our pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, inclusive, relevant and learner-focused curriculum, which will develop the young people to be lifelong independent learners.

Rowhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and well-being of all children and expects all staff to support the school in achieving this commitment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Samantha Owen
• Address:Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW
• Telephone: 01474 705377
• Email: owens@rowhill.kent.sch.uk

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