Creative Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to training courses

Job summary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED is seeking a Creative Teaching Assistant to support learning across subjects and year groups in Redcar and Cleveland. You will lead creative activities in art, music, drama, crafts and other hands-on tasks, helping pupils express themselves while building confidence and resilience.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaboration with teachers and support staff, and promoting a safe, inclusive classroom culture with adaptive approaches to pupils with SEND

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, creative, community or educational setting.
• A passion for art, music, drama, crafts, design or other creative activities.
• A relevant qualification or experience in a creative subject would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to use creativity to encourage pupil engagement and self-expression.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behaviours that challenge would be beneficial.
• A willingness to support classroom learning across different subjects.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A fully checkable employment and reference history.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Plan and assist with engaging creative and practical learning activities.
• Use art, music, drama, crafts and other creative approaches to encourage pupil engagement.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Encourage pupils to express themselves through creative activities.
• Promote confidence, communication, teamwork and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources.
• Support pupils who experience barriers to learning or behaviours that challenge.
• Encourage positive behaviour and active participation in classroom activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Creative subject background

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant – Redcar and Cleveland

Location: Redcar and Cleveland
Salary: £90–£120 per day, dependent on experience
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Flexible

A welcoming and supportive school in Redcar and Cleveland is seeking a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated Creative Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for creativity, the arts and working with children and young people to use their skills to support pupils' learning, confidence and personal development.

As a Creative Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide classroom assistance, lead engaging creative activities and support pupils through art, music, drama, crafts and other practical learning experiences. The role may also involve 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom support across a range of subjects and year groups.

Plan and assist with engaging creative and practical learning activities.

Use art, music, drama, crafts and other creative approaches to encourage pupil engagement.

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.

Support pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs.

Encourage pupils to express themselves through creative activities.

Promote confidence, communication, teamwork and emotional wellbeing.

Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources.

Support pupils who experience barriers to learning or behaviours that challenge.

Encourage positive behaviour and active participation in classroom activities.

Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.

Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

The Ideal Creative Teaching Assistant Will Have

Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, creative, community or educational setting.

A passion for art, music, drama, crafts, design or other creative activities.

A relevant qualification or experience in a creative subject would be advantageous.

Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.

Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.

A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to use creativity to encourage pupil engagement and self-expression.

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behaviours that challenge would be beneficial.

A willingness to support classroom learning across different subjects.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

A fully checkable employment and reference history.

Competitive daily rates of £90–£120 per day.

Flexible and full-time opportunities available.

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Access to training courses to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Opportunities to work across a range of schools in Redcar and Cleveland and the wider North East.

Potential opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions.

Safeguarding Commitment

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of employment history in line with our safeguarding procedures.