SEND Participatory Arts Specialist

Creative Lives in Progress; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts organization in Greater London seeks a SEND participatory arts specialist to ensure inclusive arts-led curricula and careers programs for Year 5 pupils. The role involves collaboration with cultural partners and teachers to create accessible content for children with SEND and EAL. This short-term contract covers 9.5 working days from January to April 2026, emphasizing co-creation and reflection on curriculum effectiveness. A strong commitment to diverse education practices is required.

Qualifications

• Confident in working with children with SEND and EAL.
• Experience in arts education or similar fields.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and cultural partners for co-created curricula.
• Ensure accessibility for Year 5 children with SEND and EAL.
• Participate in reflective evaluation post-project.

Skills

Working with diverse groups of children

Inclusive arts practice

Collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Rosetta Arts is seeking a SEND participatory arts specialist to join our team for THRIVE.

Through THRIVE, we will work with schools and cultural partners to deliver new arts-led Science and History curricula, and a creative careers programme forYear 5pupils in Newham.THRIVE will be delivered by RosettaArts, in partnership with Eko Trust, Contemporary Visual Arts Network London (CVAN London), and Newham Council’s Heritage Service.

This role will work with teachers, cultural partners and artists to ensure the co-created curricula and careers programme is inclusive and accessible for Year 5 children with SEND and EAL. We are looking for a practitioner who is confident working with diverse groups of children including those with SEND and EAL, and committed to collaboration, empathy, and inclusive arts practice.

The contract will cover 9.5 days’ work from January 2026 -April 2026.This is broken down into participating in co-creation sessions, reviewing curriculum plans and resources, and reflection and evaluation.