Creative Arts Assistant. Job in Tyne And Wear Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Newcastle; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supply educational agency as a Creative Arts Assistant, supporting SEND pupils through engaging art activities. With ample professional development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a supportive network, this role offers a rewarding way to make a meaningful impact in education while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Variety of Experience

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Competitive Pay

Supportive Network

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is an advantage.
• A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with secondary and primary school children

Experience with pupils with SEND

Ability to build rapport quickly

Patience

Sympathetic personality

Strong-willed

Job description

Creative Arts Assistant

Newcastle upon Tyne

£13.68 per hour (£90-£130 per day)

Immediate and 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.

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.

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).