Senior Art Studio Assistant (Fine Art and Textiles)

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

On-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Barton Peveril College is seeking a Senior Art Studio Assistant (Fine Art and Textiles) to support a busy Art Department. You will assist teachers, welcome inductions on sewing machines and heat presses, and help display student work.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Benefits include the local government pension scheme, on-site gym access and free parking on campus. Closing date 2 September 2026, interviews around 9 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy art studio.
• Ability to display student work and support teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in busy art studios and support teachers.
• Provide inductions on equipment such as sewing machines and heat presses.
• Support the Art Department with day-to-day activities and project setup.

Skills

Art studio operations

Display of work

Inductions / training

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Sewing machine

Heat press

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Art Studio Assistant (Fine Art and Textiles) to join our exceptional Art Department.

You will be an art practitioner who is self-motivated and understands the nature of busy art studios. You will have experience of displaying work and be confident to support teachers and provide initial inductions such as how to use a sewing machine or heat press safely. You will have competent IT skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills. You must be hard-working, enthusiastic, patient, flexible and willing to learn. You will be expected to work on your own initiative and also as part of the larger team.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership to the local government pension scheme, free use of an on-site gym and free parking on the College site.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Barton Peveril College is fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The College actively seeks to monitor, promote and encourage the active participation of all individuals and groups. It fully meets its commitments to equality and diversity legislation and strives to uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law, celebrating the enrichment brought to the workforce and student population by differences in individuals and groups.

You will be an art practitioner who is self-motivated and understands the nature of busy art studios. You will have experience of displaying work and be confident to support teachers and provide initial inductions such as how to use a sewing machine or heat press safely. You will have competent IT skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills. You must be hard-working, enthusiastic, patient, flexible and willing to learn. You will be expected to work on your own initiative and also as part of the larger team.

Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Barton Peveril College is fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The College actively seeks to monitor, promote and encourage the active participation of all individuals and groups. It fully meets its commitments to equality and diversity legislation and strives to uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law, celebrating the enrichment brought to the workforce and student population by differences in individuals and groups.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership to the local government pension scheme, free use of an on-site gym and free parking on the College site.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).