Creative Arts Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Rochdale is seeking a full-time Creative Arts Assistant to support children in a special needs school. Candidates should have a background in creative arts and relevant experience working with children. The role offers competitive pay and valuable experience. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply to make a positive impact in education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to work in Special Educational Needs Schools.
• Relevant experience of working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Warm and friendly nature.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a special needs school environment.
• Utilise skills and knowledge of creative arts to aid education.

Skills

Creative arts background

Experience working with children

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Overview

Creative Arts Assistant (Full-Time, temporary) — Rochdale — £444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications) — Start date: November 2025

The School and Role

We are looking for people with a Creative Arts background to use your skills and knowledge supporting children in a special needs school environment in Rochdale. You will build positive working relationships with pupils and utilise your knowledge of creative arts to help them to get the most out of their time in education. As a Creative Arts Assistant you will get a feel for working in schools and gain valuable experience for a potential future in a role working with children.

Requirements

• A desire to work in Special Educational Needs Schools across Greater Manchester supporting pupils with barriers to learning, additional learning needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A warm and friendly nature to be able to build positive relationships with pupils
• A creative arts background that you can incorporate into schools

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

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.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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 a Creative Arts Assistant based near Rochdale who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding 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)

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