Drama Graduate

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Drama Graduate for a full-time role in Sutton, London. The position involves supporting students in mainstream and SEND schools, requiring strong communication and an energetic approach. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree in Drama or Performing Arts and enjoy working with children. Competitive pay rate is between £90 to £100 per day, and comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits

Free training including safeguarding courses

Friendly ongoing support from experienced consultants

Variety of roles to explore pathways in education

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts or a related subject.
• Good communication skills and a positive, energetic approach.
• Enjoy working with children and young people.
• Reliable, patient, and willing to engage.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in classrooms as a teaching assistant.
• Work with children in mainstream and SEND schools.
• Assist in classroom management and support educational activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive and energetic approach

Reliability

Patience

Education

Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or Performing Arts

Job description

Position

Drama Graduate – Sutton, London – Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm – Full time – £90–£100 per day.

If you’re a Drama graduate looking to gain experience in schools, this is a great chance to use your creativity and people skills in a rewarding, classroom-based role. Axcis Education works with a range of schools in Wandsworth who value graduates with strong communication, confidence‑building and performance backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Free training, including safeguarding, behaviour management and SEN courses
• Friendly, ongoing support from experienced consultants
• A variety of roles so you can explore different pathways within education
• Flexible placements that help you build experience and develop new skills

Roles You Could Be Placed In

• 1:1 learning support assistant
• SEND teaching assistant
• Classroom TA
• Pastoral or behaviour mentor
• Small group/intervention assistant

Where You Could Be Working

• Mainstream primary and secondary schools
• SEND schools
• Alternative provisions
• Colleges

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts or a related subject
• Good communication skills and a positive, energetic approach
• Someone who enjoys working with children and young people
• Reliability, patience and willingness to get stuck in
• Right to work in the UK

If you’re looking to start working in a school, apply today and we’ll help match you with one of our fantastic partner schools in Wandsworth.

Referral bonus: If you refer a friend and they are placed in the job, you will receive £50 in shopping vouchers.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Jake White
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1068