Some jobs look good on paper. This one looks good on people's faces.
The Silent Disco Project CIC uses music and wireless headphones to bring joy, movement and connection to schools, care homes, SEND groups and community settings across Northamptonshire.
Our base is Malsor House, Gayton Road, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN7 3AB, but sessions take place across Northamptonshire and nearby areas.
We are looking for warm, reliable people to lead one-hour silent disco sessions. You will travel to the venue, set up the headphone kit, welcome the group, lead the session, read the room, and pack down afterwards.
This is freelance, ad hoc work. It will suit people who want occasional sessions around other work, study, family life or creative projects. We especially need people who can help with evenings, weekends, occasional Fridays and summer dates. Weekday sessions are available too.
The role
- Lead sessions in schools, care homes, SEND groups and community venues
- Set up and pack down wireless headphone equipment
- Create a warm, inclusive atmosphere
- Adapt your energy to the group in front of you
- Keep sessions safe, friendly and well organised
- Represent TSDP professionally with schools, care homes and community partners
Who this could suit
- Teaching assistants or school staff looking for something different
- Care workers or activity staff with a creative side
- Drama, dance, music, sport or education students
- Youth workers, coaches, performers or community-minded people
- Anyone confident, kind and good with people
You will need
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Confidence leading a room
- Reliability and good communication
- Ability to lift and move session equipment
- An Enhanced DBS, or willingness for us to apply for one
- Availability for some evenings, weekends, Fridays or summer sessions
No silent disco experience is needed. We provide training and support.
What you get
- Lead session work paid up to £20 per hour, depending on experience, confidence and skills
- Assistant/helper shifts at £12.50 per hour, always made clear before you accept a booking
- Minimum 3 hours paid per lead booking
- Mileage paid outside Northampton
- Full training and ongoing support
- Freelance, ad hoc work where you only accept the sessions that work for you
To get a feel for the role, visit:
www.thesilentdiscoproject.co.uk/jobs
Pay: £12.50-£20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
