Creative Arts Assistant

Vision for Education; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading education supply agency as a Creative Arts Assistant, where you'll use art to positively impact students with special educational needs. This rewarding role offers flexibility, professional development opportunities, and the chance to explore various teaching environments.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Variety of Experience

Work-Life Balance

Try Before You Commit

Professional Development

Competitive Pay

Supportive Network

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of secondary and primary school age.
• Experience with pupils having special educational needs (SEND).
• Passion for the progress of SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND through engaging art activities promoting expression.
• Encourage confidence and enhance fine motor skills in students.

Skills

Patience

Imagination

Teamwork

Rapport Building

Job description

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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.

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:

• Flexible Schedule – Choose when and where you work, ideal for balancing personal commitments.
• Variety of Experience – Gain valuable experience in different schools, year groups, and teaching environments.
• Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of school hours in many roles.
• Try Before You Commit – Explore different schools before considering a permanent position.
• Professional Development – We offer regular CPD and training courses.
• Competitive Pay – Excellent Daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Supportive Network – 24/7 Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.

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.