Workshop & Party Assistant, art-K Oxford

art-K Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

art-K Oxford seeks a Workshop & Party Assistant for a fixed-term summer role. Responsibilities include assisting workshops and parties, engaging children in creativity, and ensuring a safe and fun environment. Ideal candidates are studying or have an art degree and experience with children.

Benefits

Casual dress

24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA

Qualifications

• Currently studying or completed an art degree.
• Experience teaching children, preferably 1 year.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running workshops and parties.
• Engage children in art projects and maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare materials and ensure cleanliness of the studio.

Skills

Art skills in a range of mediums

Positive and proactive attitude

Experience teaching/working with children

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Art degree or equivalent skills

Job description

art-K Oxford is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Oxford. Using a wide range of mediums and techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.

We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Workshop & Party Assistant to join art-K on a fixed term contract from 21/07/2025 - 29/08/2025, during the summer holidays. This role includes assisting Art Leaders during delivery of the Summer Workshop programme and delivering art-K Parties.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
• Assist running workshops and parties.
• Ad hoc cover - leading workshops, parties.
  
  

Details:

Workshops:

As a Workshop Assistant, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each workshop session as well as the pre-workshop set up & tidy up.

Workshop preparations/assisting will include, but not limited to:

• Laying out materials.
• Talking through aims with the teachers/leaders.
• Sharpening pencils.
• Washing paint brushes.
• Cutting out templates.
• Prepping materials.
• Discussing techniques needed to complete a project with the students.
• Demoing the techniques when required.
• Keeping the students engaged on the project & providing alternatives when required.
• Ensuring the learning aims are achieved.
• Adhering to the safeguarding policy and maintaining the health and safety policies in the studio.
• Creating a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in during their workshops with art-K.
• Ad hoc cover - leading workshops.
• Ad hoc other.
  
  

Parties:

As a Party Assistant, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour party session as well as the pre-party set up & tidy up.

Studio Setup and Ambience:

• Assisting the Party leader in creating an ambient studio environment for the party.
• Setting the music up.
• Preparing the projects in alignment with the birthday person’s requests.
  
  

Art Workshop:

• Assist the Party leader with the art workshops for party-goers.
• Foster a positive and encouraging environment, sparking creativity and experimentation among attendees.
  
  

Teaching and Encouragement:

• Support children to complete their art projects, offering guidance, and encouraging them to explore their creativity whilst having fun.
• Support the Party leader with a shake break or mini dance party midway through the workshop.
  
  

Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:

• Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.
• Washing tables.
• Hoovering/mopping the floor.
• Cleaning the bathroom.
• Maintaining hygiene for safe use of the space by students.
  
  

Requirements

• Currently studying or have completed an art degree or equivalent skills.
• Art skills in a range of mediums.
• Experience teaching/ working with children.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch.
  
  

Benefits:

• Casual dress.
• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
  
  

Salary: £8.30 - £13.10 per hour (depending on age)

If you are scheduled to assist at a party, you will receive the Party Assistant rate for that 3.50h session: Party Assistant rate: £10.38 - £16.38 (depending on age)

Schedule: 6 hours per day including 30' unpaid break (27.5 contracted hours per week)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• art-K Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
  
  

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required).
  
  

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred).
  
  

Work Location: 37 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN

Please apply with a CV, cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at www.art-k.co.uk before applying.