Creative Teaching Assistant - Arts-Driven Learning

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

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