Pro Rata, Fixed Term Contract

Full Time, Fixed Term

Expected: 06/01/2024

9 December 2024

Please note: This is a fixed term contract until 25/07/2025. The salary will be pro rata as this is a term-time only, Monday-Friday position.
Who We Are
Supa Jam is a music focused post-16 Specialist Provider, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged 16 - 25 year olds across our three bases in 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 Supa Jam 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 Supa Jam, 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 Music Practitioners Diploma (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 Vocational Coordinator, our LSPs are an integral part of our organisation as they provide exceptional support to students and teachers in and outside of the classroom.
Supa Jam is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we believe this helps us to be a more relevant and effective organisation.
All roles at Supa Jam 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. Supa Jam 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.

About Supa Jam Education in Music and Media (Supa Jam)Supa Jam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury and Brighton established for young people who have previously struggled in formal education.
Our students are aged 16 to 19, or up to 25 with an EHCP, have a wide variety of social, emotional or behavioural needs but who all share a passion for music or learning about the music industry.
At Supa Jam our young people work to achieve the RSL Music Business Diplomas at Levels 1, 2 and 3, English and Maths, life skills and British Values. Our RSL music classes are small with about 8 students per class. All classes are supported by our Learning Support Practitioners (LSP's) who either have SEN or practical music experience.
Our ethos is to provide a kind, supportive and non-judgemental educational experience that celebrates the skills our young people already have, builds on them and prepares them for a successful progression onto higher education or with within the music industry. Last year over 70% of our leavers progressed to university!
Our Swanley base specialises in live performance, recording, music technology. It also has its own professional recording studio, fully equipped jam room and a dedicated podcasting studio.
Students have opportunities to demonstrate these skills both inside and outside of the classroom and through industry related practical work experience. Our aim is for students to thrive, grow, and discover a love of learning that will continue long beyond their time at Supa Jam.