Creative Atelierista for Child-Led Art & Inquiry

Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

International learning experiences

80% childcare discount

Collaborative leadership

Specialist ateliers

Job summary

Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries invites applications for an Atelierista to nurture children’s creativity through artistic exploration and sensory-rich experiences in a child-led setting. You will collaborate with educators, families, and children to foster curiosity, experimentation, and imaginative play.

Ideal candidates bring a deep respect for children as capable learners, a background in art/design, and a passion for multimodal expression, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach and the Atelier role
• Background in fine art, design, or related creative discipline
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting
• Passion for multimodal expression, material exploration, and hands-on learning
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Commitment to co-researching with children and educators
• Excitement for outdoor learning, creative risk-taking, and interdisciplinary projects

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate artistic experiences that encourage self-expression and discovery
• Curate and care for the Atelier, ensuring materials are accessible, purposeful, and inspiring
• Collaborate with educators to embed creativity across the curriculum
• Observe and document children’s creative processes, making learning visible
• Support long-term project work, enabling deep exploration of ideas and materials
• Encourage experimentation with a wide range of artistic media and techniques
• Engage families and the wider community in the creative life of the nursery
• Champion inquiry, reflection, and artistic innovation throughout the setting

Job description

Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries invites applications for an Atelierista to nurture children’s creativity through artistic exploration and sensory-rich experiences in a child-led setting. You will collaborate with educators, families, and children to foster curiosity, experimentation, and imaginative play.

Ideal candidates bring a deep respect for children as capable learners, a background in art/design, and a passion for multimodal expression, with a strong commitment to