Freelance/fixed-term for academic year 2026-27. 1.5 days per week during the Autumn Term, followed by 2 half days per week in the Spring Term, plus other opportunities depending on interest and availability. Session Rate: £200 per day. As Learning & Participation Assistant, you will play a vital hands-on role supporting the smooth and successful delivery of the Composition Challenges programme across partner schools in Camden. You will work closely with the Learning & Participation Manager, workshop leader and school staff to ensure high-quality experiences for pupils, teachers, and families while helping to deliver meaningful impact in the local community. There may also be opportunities during the year (and potentially beyond) to contribute to other London Sinfonietta projects such as our Sound Out! Concert for schools, Playing the Future programme, or our wider UK Composition Challenges, depending on your interest and availability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about music education to gain valuable experience with one of the UK's leading contemporary music ensembles. Essential: - Experience in music/arts education, workshop or project support. - Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. - Passion for making music accessible to young people from all backgrounds. - Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively. - Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one). Desirable: - Experience working in schools, particularly in Camden or similar areas. - Interest in composition, contemporary music, or music education. - Evaluation or impact-reporting experience. - Assist with coordinating and delivering Composition Challenges workshops in Camden schools. - Build strong relationships with teachers and pupils. - Support logistics, composition submissions, performance events, data collection and programme evaluation as the programme requires. - Attend occasional planning and evaluation meetings. - Contribute to the smooth running of the programme and help capture its impact. Deadline for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 11 August. Apply with a CV and covering letter/expression of interest email to Holly Isherwood, Learning & Participation Manager [email protected] Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check for this role.Job Summary
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Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 August.