Creative Art Assistant

Vision for Education - Newcastle; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Newcastle is seeking a Creative Arts Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs through engaging art activities. Ideal candidates should be patient and passionate about inclusive learning. The role offers flexible working days and is ideal for those looking to make a difference in the community. Experience with children, particularly those with additional needs, is preferred.

Benefits

Explore Different Settings

Great Rates, Paid Right

Freedom to Choose

Focus on Support

Test the Waters

Ongoing Training

24/7 support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is an advantage.
• Ideal candidates will be patient, imaginative, and passionate about inclusive, hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs through engaging, sensory art activities.
• Encourage expression, confidence, and fine motor skills.

Skills

Experience of working with secondary and primary school aged children in schools

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to build rapport quickly with students

Key qualities such as Patience, Sympathetic, Strong-willed

Job description

Creative Arts Assistant

Newcastle

GBP13.68 per hour (GBP90-GBP130 per day)

September Start

The School and Role

Vision for Education are looking for a creative and compassionate Art Assistant to join our SEND school supply team. In this rewarding role, you will support pupils with special educational needs through engaging, sensory art activities that encourage expression, confidence, and fine motor skills. Ideal candidates will be patient, imaginative, and passionate about inclusive, hands-on learning. Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is an advantage. Join us to make a meaningful difference through the power of creativity. All prospective candidates are subject to a Right to Work check and must have an enhanced DBS on the update service to work in our schools.

The desired Creative Arts Assistant will have:

• Experience of working with secondary and primary school aged children in schools.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• An ability to build rapport quickly with students
• Key qualities such as: Patience, Sympathetic, Strong-willed

What we offer

As a Creative Arts Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Explore Different Settings Experience a variety of schools, year groups, and classroom styles to build your confidence and skill set
• Great Rates, Paid Right Enjoy competitive daily pay, processed through the reliable PAYE system
• Freedom to Choose Pick the days and locations that suit you, making it easier to balance work with your personal life
• Focus on Support Many roles require no planning or marking after hours, giving you a healthier work-life balance
• Test the Waters Try out different schools before committing to a permanent role, with no long-term pressure
• Ongoing Training Access regular CPD sessions and training to keep your skills fresh and up to date
• You're Never Alone Get 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant who s with you every step of the way

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are currently work within the Art Sector and relish the challenge of working in a new environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).