SEN Art Educator: Inspire Confidence & Expression

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 33,210; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total flexibility

Matched placements

SEN consultant support

No planning or marking

Refer-a-teacher £125 voucher

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking an Artist‑Educator to deliver inspiring KS4 Art sessions across Sheffield's SEN settings, working with students who have Autism, SEMH, and other learning differences.

This ad-hoc supply role offers flexibility, with no planning or marking required, and opportunities to build confidence and self-expression through paint, clay and creativity, supported by a dedicated SEN consultant.

Qualifications

• QTS with Art specialism (Secondary trained preferred).
• Ability to simplify complex ideas into hands-on learning.
• Patience, positivity, and calm under pressure.
• Rapid rapport-building with reluctant learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
• SEN experience helpful but not essential – passion and empathy matter most.

Responsibilities

• Lead mixed-media workshops adapted for sensory and cognitive needs.
• Make exam board portfolios accessible and unthreatening.
• Build trust with pupils who've disengaged from traditional education.
• Work in small groups or 1:1 settings.

Skills

Patience

Rapport-building

Calm under pressure

Ability to simplify complex ideas

Education

QTS with Art specialism (Secondary trained preferred)

Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking an Artist‑Educator to deliver inspiring KS4 Art sessions across Sheffield's SEN settings, working with students who have Autism, SEMH, and other learning differences.

This ad-hoc supply role offers flexibility, with no planning or marking required, and opportunities to build confidence and self-expression through paint, clay and creativity, supported by a dedicated SEN consultant.