Creative Specialists/Graduates Wanted

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant

CPD and Thrive training

Online availability lounge

Career progression

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Creative Arts graduates to support children and young people in Swindon schools. The role focuses on using drama, music, and the arts to aid learning and personal development.

You will deliver creative interventions, build confidence, and help pupils express themselves while working with teachers to create a safe classroom environment. This temporary role offers weekly PAYE pay and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, Fine Art, Creative Arts, or related subject
• Positive, adaptable approach and willingness to get stuck in
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with young people
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is helpful, but not essential
• Genuine desire to support young people and help them succeed

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and other needs throughout the school day
• Build positive relationships with children who may need extra encouragement or emotional support
• Deliver creative interventions, sensory activities, and small group sessions
• Help pupils develop confidence, communication, and social skills
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured, engaging learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, Fine Art, or Creative Arts

Job description

Creative Arts Graduates Wanted

Drama. Music. Performing Arts. Creative Writing. Dance. Fine Art.

If you've studied a creative subject and you're wondering what comes next, this could be right up your street.

We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate graduates to support children and young people across Swindon. Whether you're considering a future in teaching, therapy, youth work, educational psychology, or simply want to do something meaningful while building valuable experience, we'd love to hear from you.

You might not realise it, but graduates from creative backgrounds often thrive in education roles, because supporting children isn't just about academics. It's about communication, confidence, creativity, emotional expression, and building trust. The skills you've developed through drama, music, performing arts, and other creative disciplines can make a huge difference to pupils who need a different approach to learning.

Whether it's helping a child express themselves through creativity, using performance skills to engage reluctant learners, or bringing calm and confidence into challenging situations, your experience could have a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and other additional needs throughout the school day
• Building positive relationships with children who may need extra encouragement or emotional support
• Delivering creative interventions, sensory activities, and small group sessions
• Helping pupils develop confidence, communication, and social skills
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, Fine Art, Creative Arts, or a related subject OR a specialism in one of these areas
• A positive, adaptable approach and a willingness to get stuck in
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with young people
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is helpful, but not essential
• A genuine desire to support young people and help them succeed

What You'll Get From Us

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company nonsense
• A dedicated consultant who actually picks up the phone
• FREE access to in-person CPD and Thrive training, a fantastic qualification for anyone interested in SEND and behaviour support
• Your own online availability lounge to keep things flexible
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and explore long-term careers in education, therapy, and specialist support

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, there will be a school and role nearby!

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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