Party Assistant (Self-Employed), art-K London

art-K; Tring; On-site; GBP 1,514,000 - 2,349,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Job summary

art-K is seeking Self‑Employed Party Assistants to support 2‑hour birthday parties and pre‑party setup on weekends. The role involves studio ambience, assisting art workshops, and post‑session tidy‑ups, with a focus on encouraging creativity and ensuring a safe, fun environment.

Roles are part‑time and in‑person, with DBS checks and a rate of £10.99–£17.05 per hour (varying by age). London, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and the South East are listed studio locations, with duties including setup,

Qualifications

• Working towards art A level, Foundation or Art degree.
• Knowledge in various art mediums (watercolour, acrylics, air-dried clay).
• Experience with children aged 5-6 and upwards (desirable).
• Positive, proactive, customer-service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Studio setup and ambience to create an ambient party environment.
• Assist art workshops and encourage creativity among attendees.
• Clean-up and prepare spaces for the next session.

Skills

Teaching

Childcare

Customer service

Creativity

Education

Art A level

Foundation

Art degree

Job description

art-K, a leading private art education service, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Self‑Employed Party Assistants for its arty birthday parties during weekends. With a vibrant network of 8000 weekly students, art-K is expanding its offerings to provide unique and creative birthday experiences. In the last few months art-K has delivered over 100 parties and expects this to continue growing in 2025.

As a Self‑Employed Party Assistant, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2‑hour birthday party session as well as the pre‑party set up & tidy up. Your responsibilities include:

1. Studio Setup and Ambience: Assisting the Party leader in creating an ambient studio environment for the party, setting the music up & preparing the projects in alignment with the birthday person’s requests
2. Art Workshop: Assist the Party leader with the art workshops for party‑goers. Foster a positive and encouraging environment, sparking creativity and experimentation among attendees.
3. Clean‑up: Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.

Teaching and Encouragement:Support children to complete their art projects, offering guidance, and encouraging them to explore their creativity whilst having fun. Support the Party leader with a shake break or mini dance party midway through the workshop.

Requirements

• Working towards art A level, Foundation or Art degree
• Sufficient knowledge in various art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, and air‑dried clay.
• Experience working with children from Year 1 (aged 5-6) and upwards (desired).
• Positive, proactive, and customer‑service‑oriented attitude.

Qualifications

Art A level and Foundation (desired).

DBS check (cost covered by the self‑employed person, facilitated by art‑K).

Rate

£10.99 - £17.05 per hour depending on candidate's age (1 hour studio setup, 2 hours party, 30' clean up)

Locations

We have studio locations in London, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and the South East. To find your nearest studio, please check our website for a full list: https://www.art-k.co.uk/studio-classes/

Job Type

Part‑time

Benefits

• Casual dress

Experience

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location

In person

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‑appointment checks.