Performing Arts Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest to support the Performing Arts department. The role involves assisting in Drama, Dance, and Music, boosting student confidence, and providing pastoral support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and a passion for inspiring young performers. This full-time position offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD and Thrive training

Personalized consultant support

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or clubs.
• Looking to gain classroom experience, ideal for teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in Drama, Dance, and Music sessions.
• Work with small groups to boost confidence and performance skills.
• Assist with rehearsals and productions.
• Provide encouragement and pastoral support for learners.

Skills

Creative approach

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Drama, Dance, Music, or related Performing Arts subject

Job description

Performing Arts Graduate Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest (Post-16 College)

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Start Date: Immediate / September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Pay: £90–£105 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Are you a Performing Arts graduate with a flair for creativity and a passion for working with young people? This Post-16 College in Waltham Forest is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to support their thriving Performing Arts department.

The Role

This is the perfect first step into education for performing arts graduates who want to share their skills and inspire the next generation. You’ll be supporting lessons in Drama, Dance, and Music, helping students build confidence, collaborate, and shine on stage.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Support teaching staff in Drama, Dance, and Music sessions
• Work with small groups and individuals to boost confidence and performance skills
• Assist with rehearsals, productions, and showcases
• Provide encouragement and pastoral support for Post-16 learners
• Get involved in the creative life of the college

About You

• Degree in Drama, Dance, Music, or a related Performing Arts subject
• Experience working with young people (schools, clubs, youth groups, or workshops)
• A creative, energetic approach to supporting learning
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Looking to gain classroom experience (ideal if considering teacher training in the future!)

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to CPD and Thrive training
• Personalised consultant support and career guidance
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and creative settings
• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

Apply today and kickstart your education career while inspiring young performers to take centre stage.

Your next act starts here.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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