Community Music Support Assistant; CMSA)

Community Music Support Assistant (CMSA)

Supports Music on Sea community music centres by welcoming families, managing attendance and safeguarding records, coordinating children between sessions, and assisting tutors to ensure safe, organised and enjoyable musical activities for young people.

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Part-Time Permanent

9th September 2026

As a Community Music Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Music on Sea’s community music programmes for children and young people. You will provide a welcoming first point of contact for families, oversee attendance and sign-in procedures, maintain accurate records, support safeguarding and health and safety processes, and assist tutors with the smooth running of sessions.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive environment where young musicians can learn, develop and enjoy making music.

Music on Sea is the music service that serves the local authority area of Southend-on-Sea City Council.