Curriculum Support Assistant - Art & Design

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday pro rata

LGPS pension 19.9% employer contrib.

Nursery discount (Ofsted Outstanding)

Rail discounts East Midlands Railway

Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB One

SENSI onsite salon discount

Free will writing with Flint Bishop

Continuous development and progression

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the East Midlands is seeking a hands-on workshop assistant to support our Art and Design teaching team. You will prepare and tidy classrooms, assist students with hands-on tasks, and help ensure a safe, productive learning environment in the 3D workshop.

The role offers pro rata holiday, pension with 19.9% employer contribution, staff discounts, progression opportunities, and safeguarding commitments within a busy college setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant Arts subject.
• Experience and strong knowledge of practical techniques.
• Genuine interest in supporting students’ creative development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Art and Design staff to ensure practical sessions run smoothly.
• Prepare and tidy classrooms and help students with hands-on tasks.
• Maintain a safe and productive learning space in the 3D workshop.
• Support health and safety in the workshop as part of daily duties.

Skills

3D & ceramics

Education

Level 3 Arts qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

You’ll hold at least a Level 3 qualification in a relevant Arts related subject area. You will have strong understanding, knowledge and skill in a range of practical techniques. You will have a genuine interest in supporting students’ creative development and take a proactive approach toward assisting curriculum staff. Experience in 3D and ceramics is essential.

What the college offers its staff

• 35 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors - free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme

Further details about the role

In this role, you will work alongside our Art and Design teaching staff to ensure practical sessions run smoothly. You will prepare and tidy classrooms, assist students with hands-on tasks, and help maintain a safe and productive learning space. You will also be responsible for the maintenance, health and safety in our 3D workshop as part of the role. This position can offer a unique insight into the teaching profession and can be an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a career in education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.