Learning Support Assistant Cover Work
& Person Specification
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Reporting to: Head Of College/Senior Lead
Salary: £14.50 per hour (casual worker contract, inclusive of holiday pay). This is a casual worker role for cover as required, with no guaranteed hours.
Location: Old Street, Islington, London
Start Date: October 2025
Application Deadline: Ongoing until appointment
About SoundSkool
‘Changing Young People’s Lives Through Music…’
As Founder and CEO, I wanted to personally introduce you to SoundSkool.
Established in 2008, as a community music provider, we have grown into a specialist music industry college and community with a vibrant, exciting and creative learning environment. With only 60 full time music students, SoundSkool is a training provider focussed on giving all students a personalised, holistic, enjoyable and professional music education experience.
In 2021 we entered into a creative delivery partnership with SoapBox a small charity, who share our vision and mission of providing accessible creative education and enrichment to young people from across London. This partnership enabled us to move into a small new creative hub in Old Street and expand to another of their sites in Holborn in the last academic years. We are an accredited Rock School London (RSL) centre and we deliver Level 3 creative music qualifications and our partnership will allow us to further develop our curriculum offering and our student cohort. Students can complete pathways in music performance/business or music production/business, with students that haven’t achieved grade 4 and above in English and or maths taking these GCSE’s or Functional Skills alongside their music courses.
We are proud of our community foundations and ethos, and of our music industry connections and partnerships, which extend beyond the classroom and studios of our creative hubs, to include the use of facilities and masterclasses in partnership with external organisations as well as a host of industry and community music outreach programmes and activities.
We have a dedicated team of tutors and practitioners who are all creative education specialists and industry professionals, with invaluable experience and expertise and we are excited to receive applications from like-minded dynamic individuals who can share their skills, knowledge and experience to ensure our next cohort’s success.
Simon Gordon
CEO & Founder
SoundSkool Music
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Cover Work
Reporting to: Head Of College/Senior Lead
Salary: £14.50 per hour (casual worker contract, inclusive of holiday pay). This is a casual worker role for cover as required, with no guaranteed hours.
Days :Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Thursday’s. This is a casual worker role for cover as required, with no guaranteed hours.
Location:SoundSkool, SoapBox, 69-85, Old Street, EC1V 9HX & Various location externally
Purpose of Job
To provide in-class and 1-2-1 assistance to students aged 16-19 with particular support identified for those with an Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCP), documented areas of Special or Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) and/or other students who have been identified as having an Additional Educational Need (AEN) or Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs or those that require additional support to succeed in their qualifications.
Supporting the delivery of a structured and relevant music curriculum through differentiated or supported lesson plans and activities to students across Level 2 and Level 3 RockSchool Diplomas.
Support student’s written and practical work at the college in music performance, music production and music business to industry standard by supporting the learners through their one or two year programmes. Assist the Teachers with strategies for SEND/AEN/SEMH Learners.
Support SoundSkool in building strong professional relationships with our students’ and staff team, making the experience for everyone happy, successful and enjoyable. Support the college with everyday tasks to maintain a happy and healthy environment for all.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Work in line with SoundSkool's Vision - CRED - Creativity, Responsibility, Excellence, Determination; demonstrate these in your own work, embed them in all learning, and work closely with students for them to exhibit positive behavior and attitude to all aspects of college life.
● Safeguarding all students and sharing any concerns with the DSL/Deputy
● Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students, providing personalised learning experiences that are tailored to their needs.
● Work with the SoundSkool SENCO to provide the best support for SoundSkool students
● Support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in day to day college activities and lessons, both for Music and if applicable mathematics and English lessons.
● Assist with strategies for SEND/AEN/SEMH Learners
● Supervising and supporting group Activities
● Offer a mixture of 1-2-1 and in-class lesson support to designated SEND/AEN/SEMH Learners.
● Work with the Head of College and teachers to develop targeted Individual Learning Plans for identified and ECHP learners and action differentiated lesson plans to aid their success.
● Assist with setting students manageable deadlines to completing work.
● Attend parent evenings, parent meetings and student disciplinary meetings for designated learners
● Undertake planned supervision of students on all SoundSkool trips, visits showcases and out of college activities (including Work Experience if necessary) which may be outside of normal college operating hours.
● Attend staff training, meetings and teacher meetings.
● Support daily with music equipment logging/distribution/collection, laptop logging/distribution/collection daily and making sure the spaces are clean and tidy.
● Undergo any training identified as necessary or suitable for your role
● Commit to SoundSkool’s mission and ethos of ‘Changing Young People’s Lives through Music…’ and making music education accessible; as well as further commitments such as our equal opportunities, health & safety and all other college policies.
● To undertake any other duties or one-off tasks at the reasonable request of the head of college
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate our core values of CRED - Creativity, Responsibility, Excellence and Determination and who can demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Skills/Experience:
● GCSE Mathematics and English, Grade C or above (Essential)
● Training at Level 2 or L3 Teaching Assistant (Desirable)
● Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard qualification or demonstrable support experience (Essential)
● Undergraduate Degree (Desirable)
● Previous experience working with young people (Essential)
● Skilled in Music Performance (Essential)
● Skilled in Music Production (Desirable)
● Previous experience as a Learning Assistant, Youth Mentor or as an SEN/AEN Learning Support (Desirable)
● Excellent organisation and planning skills (Essential)
● Outstanding communication, interaction and rapport building skills (Essential) ● Demonstrable passion for music/creative education
● Ability to coach and support students individually as well as in groups (Essential)
● Skilled in the use of IT and technology e.g. G Suite, Google Classroom etc. (Essential)
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
Characteristics and Qualities:
● Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of our students.
● Have enthusiasm for working with young people
● Have a genuine passion for creative education, music and the UK music industry.
● Have a helpful, calm, caring and positive disposition.
● Take a proactive approach to their professional work and regularly goes the extra mile.
● Be engaging and able to quickly build rapport with young people.
● Have an honest, respectful and empathetic approach to people and situations. ● Be willing to have a strong, open and honest relationship with colleagues
● Be innovative and open to look for new solutions to teaching and learning barriers.
● Punctual and committed
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Health & Safety at SoundSkool
At SoundSkool we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and supported, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, reference checks and identity/right-to-work verification, in line with safer recruitment guidance. We also explore any gaps in employment history and check relevant qualifications.
All staff are expected to:
-Put the safety and wellbeing of young people first in all decisions.
-Follow SoundSkool’s safeguarding, child protection, behaviour and online safety policies.
-Raise concerns quickly with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
-Complete safeguarding and health & safety training and follow safe working practices.
-Help create a respectful, inclusive and safe environment for everyone.
We are proud to build a culture where staff, students and families feel confident to speak up and know they will be listened to. Please note this position is subject to the applicant’s right to live and work in the UK and the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. To apply please submit CV and Covering Letter to : info@soundskool.co.uk