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 Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton, Earls Court and Wandsworth.
Are you a passionate and supportive professional looking to make a difference to vulnerable young people’s lives? Do you have a desire to unlock the creative potential in young people, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding students transitioning to adulthood? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes real change? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity exists to join our wider support team at SupaJam, one of the country’s most exciting education providers.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to support teachers and students in a creative environment at an innovative and forward thinking music college in Canterbury. This role would suit candidates with teaching experience and experience of working with young people with special educational needs (SEND). SupaJam Canterbury opened with in 2019 and now is one of our largest colleges!
To continue the growth and educational excellence SupaJam Canterbury are now seeking a Senior LSP to join our team. Answering to the College Lead , this role will be an integral part of our organisation as they deliver the Industry Access sessions and support the day to day running of SupaJam.
We are looking for someone:
- To uphold and support the distinctive ethos of the college
- To complete a HLTA qualification
- Demonstrable experience of music and/or the music industry
- GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English, grade C or above / 4-9 / equivalent
- Experience of working with one or more pupils with SEN in a substantive post in a mainstream or special school, including an awareness of the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience, and enjoyment, of working with young people, ideally aged 16-25
- Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
- Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to theage and ability ranges of the learners they support
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children
- Good ICT skills – can also use ICT effectively to support learning
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Empathetic and sensitive
- Patient and tenacious
- Creative with the ability to present ideas and information in different ways
- Firm but fair with the ability to ensure clear expectations and boundaries
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to build relationships with students, teachers and parents/guardians and work collaboratively
- A desire to pursue a career in education would also be an advantage
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.
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.
If you are interested in the role please contact [email protected] and we'll send you a candidate pack and an application form. As we are an educational provider we can not accept CVs.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 3rd July 2026
Pay: £27,925.24 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Canterbury CT1 3HP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
