Learning Support Practitioner (TA) (Term Time only)

This is a fixed term contract ending on the 25/07/2027. The salary will be pro-rata for term time hours.

We are hiring

4x LSPs four days a week.

Deadline for applications: 9am 1/10/2026

If you are interested in the role please contact [email protected] and we'll send you a candidate pack and an application form. Please state in the email this is the role you're interested in applying for. As we are an educational provider we can not accept CVs.

Who We Are

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

All our students have an EHCP and 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

Our new Learning Support Practitioner will be committed to SupaJam’s mission and ethos, be enthusiastic about understanding the needs of young people, be able to think creatively, and engage students with a sense of resilience to ensure they get the most out of their time at SupaJam. We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to inspire and motivate learners, and a passion for helping young people grow in confidence, creativity and independence

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.

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: £25,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swanley, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person