Art Graduate

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support lessons in a secondary school. The ideal candidate will have a background in art or English, possess strong organizational skills, and be enthusiastic about working with young people. This full-time position offers competitive pay and potential for professional development within the education sector.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Have a passion for working with young people.
• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Background in art or English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Organise and collect resources for lessons.
• Support children with special educational needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm for art

Ability to support children

Team player

Education

Recent university graduate (art or English preferred)

GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Great opportunity for Artists, Art Graduates, Art Therapists or those with an Art A Level/GCSE!

Tradewind are currently recruiting for an experienced Artist, Art Graduate, Art Therapist or someone with a keen interest in Art, to work as a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The secondary school, based in Uxbridge, is looking for an enthusiastic team player who is keen to inspire young learners by providing and supporting high quality teaching and enjoyable lessons. You will have a desire for working with young people and be looking to make a real difference. This would be a full-time role and would be perfect for somebody that is looking to be an Art Teacher in future, wants to gain experience working with children or is looking for a career in the creative sector. After you are settled into your role as a Teaching Assistant, there could also be opportunities to support in the Art department.

This role would involve:

• Supporting the class teacher in the delivery of lessons
• Organising and collecting resources for the lessons
• Supporting children with special educational needs
• Deliver interventions, including those that are art-based
• Use enthusiasm to encourage children to become involved in lessons

Qualifications and Experience:

• A recent university graduate (art or english graduate specialism preferred)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
• Previous experience working with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth group, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) - formal or informal.

What We Offer:

• A supportive school environment with experienced staff and a collaborative SEN team
• An excellent opportunity for professional development - ideal for those considering a career in teaching
• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Full-time hours and a long-term placement, starting in September 2025.

The school is easily accessible by car and public transport.

If you feel like you would be suited for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV using the applying button below, contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3) or send an email to (url removed)

We also offer supply, short-term and long-term work in primary, secondary and SEN schools for TAs, LSAs, Teachers, Technicians, Behaviour Mentors, Office Staff and many other roles - we would be more than happy to discuss any of these roles with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us - a member of our team will soon be in touch.