Job Description

This is a fixed term contract ending on the 25/07/2026. The salary will be pro-rata as this is a term-time only, (42 weeks).

Who We Are

SupaJam is a music focused post-16 Specialist Provider, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged 16 - 25 year olds across our four bases in Wandsworth, Swanley, Canterbury and Brighton.

The majority of our students have a variety of social, emotional or special educational needs, or have previously disengaged from mainstream education.

Our ethos is to be forward thinking, caring and encouraging whilst providing a structured, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Working at SupaJam is unlike any other role in an education setting. To be part of a company that challenges the status quo, goes the extra mile for all our young people whilst being immersed in the music industry is often challenging, but always rewarding.

The Role

Are you passionate, supportive, and looking to make a difference to vulnerable young people's lives? Do you love music, have previous experience as a classroom assistant, or experience working with young people with SEND, and want to be part of a dynamic team that makes real change? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity exists to join our classroom support team at SupaJam, one of the country's most exciting education providers. With so many of our young people having previously fallen out of formal education we use their passion for music to reignite their desire to learn and achieve. We teach the RSL Creative Music Industry (business pathway) at levels 1, 2 and 3. To continue the growth and educational excellence of the organisation we are now seeking additional Learning Support Practitioners (LSP) to join our team. Answering to the College Lead, our LSPs are an integral part of our organisation as they provide exceptional support to students and teachers in and outside of the classroom.

SupaJam is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we believe this helps us to be a more relevant and effective organisation.

All roles at SupaJam require DBS clearance and appropriate references and recruitment checks prior to joining which will be used to assess the candidate's suitability to work with children and vulnerable young people. You will need to fill out an application form. SupaJam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, background and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance.

Our Mission

To help vulnerable young people who have previously fallen out of formal education to engage, achieve and progress in a unique, inclusive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with and take direction from the teachers to ensure the needs of the students are met in every lesson. Provide high quality targeted interventions for students both within the classroom and outside of the classroom, supporting students within a consistent teaching environment that enables them to thrive. Support the team to maintain high standards of positive student behaviour, including punctuality. Facilitate activities within the additional curriculum, such as wellbeing sessions. Use administration time effectively to maintain accurate records across SupaJam systems, such as assessment, behaviour, safeguarding, student progress etc. Read, use and understand resources effectively to ensure all educational needs of students are supported, including all relevant student administration such as students' Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Document and work towards student targets across all aspects of the students' learning journeys. Support with external trips and events such as Careers trips, performances, festivals, guest speakers, open evenings etc, including out of hours events throughout the year as directed. Support students during lunch breaks as per the staff rota.

Person Specification

Essential

To uphold and support the distinctive ethos of the college A strong desire to help disadvantaged young people thrive and achieve. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English, grade C or above / 4-9 / equivalent Experience, and enjoyment, of working with young people, ideally aged 16-25 Enthusiastic about understanding the needs of the students. A willingness to learn new skills, take on additional responsibilities and work as part of a team. Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers displaying resilience and commitment. Ability to work effectively with, and command the confidence of, teaching staff and senior management within SupaJam. Ability to be proactive and able to work in stressful, fast-paced environments - resilience is key! A great sense of humour and endless patience, to engage with young people on their level. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Desirable

Previous Teaching Assistant experience. Previous experience working with young people with SEND. The ability to play musical instruments. A basic understanding of how the music industry works.

Company Benefits

Opportunities to attend music festivals Enhanced parental leave Subsidised mileage above normal commute Whole organisation closure over Christmas Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Uncapped career progression - ambitious people will grow as the business expands CEO Surgeries - opportunities to meet and discuss anything and everything with one of our CEOs at multiple points throughout the year Wide training scheme Access to the company pension Social events Internal celebrations of cultural and social days and holidays Access to professional music equipment and space, including music studio, radio station and photography space A tight knit community of highly trained, kind professionals looking to welcome you into the team
See the SupaJam website and socials (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube) to learn more about us. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Good luck!

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: 22,308.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hove BN3 3ER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025
Expected start date: 25/08/2025