The London Lens Project Ltd

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 7 200 - 11 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The London Animation Project is seeking Freelance After-School Animation Tutors to lead engaging stop-motion workshops for children aged 5-11 in primary schools across London. Training, lesson plans, equipment and ongoing support are provided.

You will deliver structured sessions, foster creativity and teamwork, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment while following provided lesson plans and safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-school children aged 5–11 in educational, creative or recreational settings.
• A creative background or strong interest in animation, filmmaking, visual arts or storytelling.
• Confidence leading and managing groups of up to 20 children independently.
• Strong communication, organisational and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional when working in schools.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding, paediatric first aid and company training.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Availability for at least three weekday afternoons during term time.

Responsabilités

• Deliver engaging after-school stop-motion animation workshops for children aged 5-11.
• Lead groups of up to 20 children in a safe, creative and inclusive environment.
• Teach storytelling, character design and animation using LEGO, modelling materials and digital tools.
• Follow provided lesson plans while encouraging creativity, confidence and teamwork.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Set up, maintain and pack away animation equipment and materials.
• Supervise children and follow attendance and collection procedures.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, parents and management.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and company policies.
• Report behavioural incidents, safeguarding concerns and equipment issues promptly.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Creative background

Animation interest

Classroom management

Communication skills

Punctuality

DBS check

Outils

LEGO

Modelling materials

Digital animation tools

Description du poste

Mon, 12 Oct 2026">published - Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Join The London Animation Project as a Freelance After-School Animation Tutor! Inspire children aged 5–11 through creative stop-motion workshops across London. £60 per 90-minute session, with training, equipment and lesson plans provided.

Job Description

Company: The London Animation Project

Location: Primary schools across London

Job Type: Freelance / Self-employed

Pay: £60 per 90-minute session

Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 3:00pm-5:00pm during school term time

Availability: Minimum 3 afternoons per week preferred

About The London Animation Project

The London Animation Project is a creative education company delivering engaging after-school animation clubs to primary-school children across London.

Our mission is to inspire young people through animation, storytelling and the arts while providing opportunities for freelance artists and creative professionals to share their skills in the classroom.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and creative individuals to join our growing team of Freelance After-School Animation Tutors.

You will lead engaging stop-motion animation workshops for children aged 5-11, helping them explore storytelling, character design and filmmaking using LEGO, modelling materials and digital animation tools.

Our workshops are designed to be fun, accessible and educational, encouraging children to develop their creativity, confidence and teamwork skills.

No formal teaching qualification or professional animation experience is required. We provide structured lesson plans, training, equipment and ongoing support.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured after-school animation workshops in primary schools.
• Lead groups of up to 20 children, creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children in creating their own stop-motion animation films.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with primary-school children aged 5-11 in educational, creative or recreational settings.
• A creative background or strong interest in animation, filmmaking, visual arts or storytelling.
• Confidence leading and managing groups of up to 20 children independently.
• Strong communication, organisational and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional when working in schools.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding, paediatric first aid and company training.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Availability for at least three weekday afternoons during term time.
• Ability to travel to schools across London.

No formal teaching qualification or animation experience required. Training, equipment and lesson plans provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging after-school stop-motion animation workshops for children aged 5-11.
• Lead groups of up to 20 children in a safe, creative and inclusive environment.
• Teach storytelling, character design and animation using LEGO, modelling materials and digital tools.
• Follow provided lesson plans while encouraging creativity, confidence and teamwork.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Set up, maintain and pack away animation equipment and materials.
• Supervise children and follow attendance and collection procedures.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, parents and management.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and company policies.
• Report behavioural incidents, safeguarding concerns and equipment issues promptly.
• Complete brief session reports and provide feedback when required.
• Attend relevant training and team meetings.

• Job Title: Freelance After-School Animation Tutor
• Artform: Education
• Role: Teaching
• Contract: Contract
• Location: London