Freelance After-School Animation Tutor

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The London Animation Project is seeking a Freelance After-School Animation Tutor to deliver stop-motion workshops for primary-school children in London. You will plan, lead and assess engaging sessions, maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment and communicating with school staff and parents.

The role requires independent work, punctual attendance and the ability to travel to assigned primary schools across London. Training and resources are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-school-aged children in educational, creative, recreational or childcare settings.
• Confident in leading groups of up to 20 children aged 5–11.
• Strong classroom management for a safe, positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging stop-motion animation workshops for 5–11-year-olds.
• Lead creative activities using storytelling, LEGO, modelling materials and digital animation.
• Set up and pack away equipment and teaching materials.
• Supervise groups, ensure safety and inclusive learning.
• Communicate with school staff, parents and project management.
• Complete session reports and provide progress feedback.
• Attend training, induction sessions and meetings.

Skills

Child engagement

Group management

Communication

Creativity and storytelling

Adaptability

Professional boundaries

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Hours Monday–Friday, approximately 3:00pm–5:00pm during school term time, with a minimum availability of 3 afternoons per week.

Main Duties – Freelance After-School Animation Tutor

• Plan and deliver engaging stop-motion animation workshops for primary-school children aged 5–11, following lesson plans and resources provided by The London Animation Project.
• Lead creative activities involving storytelling, character design, LEGO, modelling materials and digital animation.
• Set up, organise and pack away all equipment and teaching materials before and after each session.
• Supervise groups of children, ensuring a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in accordance with company policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Encourage children’s creativity, confidence, teamwork and participation throughout each session.
• Provide appropriate guidance and support to children with different learning abilities, within the tutor’s training and the resources available.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow procedures for student collection and dismissal.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, parents and The London Animation Project management team.
• Report safeguarding concerns, behavioural incidents, injuries or other issues promptly through the appropriate channels.
• Complete brief session reports and provide feedback on children’s progress and workshop activities.
• Maintain and care for company equipment, including mobile devices, animation stands and creative materials.
• Attend required training, induction sessions and occasional team meetings.
• Follow all company safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and professional conduct policies.
• Work independently and reliably, arriving punctually and ensuring workshops run smoothly.

Skills and Experience Required

Skills and Experience Required – Freelance After-School Animation Tutor

• Experience working with primary-school-aged children in an educational, creative, recreational or childcare setting.
• Confidence leading and supervising groups of up to 20 children aged 5–11.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to maintain a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with children, school staff, parents and colleagues.
• A creative background or demonstrable interest in animation, filmmaking, photography, visual arts, storytelling or related disciplines.
• Enthusiasm for inspiring children’s creativity, confidence and artistic development.
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow structured lesson plans while adapting activities to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
• Basic confidence using smartphones, tablets or digital creative applications, with a willingness to learn stop-motion animation software.
• Understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate behaviour management.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding, paediatric first aid and other required training.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role.
• Availability for a minimum of three weekday afternoons during school term time.
• Ability to travel independently to assigned primary schools across London.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering after-school clubs, creative workshops or extracurricular activities.
• A qualification or professional background in animation, film, photography, illustration, fine art, education or a related creative field.
• Experience using stop-motion animation software, particularly Stop Motion Studio.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs within a mainstream group setting.
• Experience working independently as a freelance artist, creative practitioner or workshop facilitator.
• Existing safeguarding, paediatric first aid or relevant classroom training.
• Confidence troubleshooting basic technical issues involving smartphones, animation equipment and digital applications.

Experience Level

Applicants with entry-level experience are welcome, provided they demonstrate the confidence, creativity and interpersonal skills required to lead children’s workshops.

A formal teaching qualification or professional animation experience is not essential, as training, lesson plans and equipment are provided.

The London Animation Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based on applicants’ relevant skills, experience, suitability and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.