Creative Art Assistant. Job in Newcastle Upon Tyne Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education agency in Newcastle is seeking a Creative Arts Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs through engaging art activities. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, especially those with additional needs, and be passionate about hands-on learning. This role offers competitive pay and flexibility in choosing workdays, with opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Explore different school settings

Competitive daily pay

Flexibility in choosing workdays

Access to CPD sessions

24/7 consultant support

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children in schools

Experience with pupils with SEND

Patience

Sympathetic attitude

Strong-willed

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Creative Arts Assistant

Newcastle

£13.68 per hour (£90-£130 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).