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Workshop Assistant, West/North West London, Artburst

  •  London
  •  Â£20k-25k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 19, 2025
  •  Lee Cadogan
  •  lee@artburst.co.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a freelance workshop assistant based in West/North West London to assist with After School Art Clubs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Job Description

This is a freelance opportunity for an individual to develop their facilitator practice as well as gain experience in the arts and voluntary sector. We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and creative. A passion for empowering young people is key. The job will involve assisting workshops in local schools and general workshop preparation. Pay is £14 an hour.

You must be able to make all of these dates/times:

Tuesdays, 3pm - 4:30pm:
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th June
1st, 8th, 15th July

Thursdays 3pm - 4:30pm:
19th, 26th, June
3rd, 10th, 17th July

There will be the opportunity for more work with Artburst in the future.

We are hoping to conduct interviews w/c 19th May with a start date after half term in June 2025.

Job Requirements

We will require you to have a current enhanced DBS check.

Essential qualities:

  • Energy, enthusiasm and a passion for working with children
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work in a supportive way within a team
  • A friendly and welcoming attitude towards external partner organisations and schools
  • Ability to work well in a team

Desirable qualities:

  • Experience in art or drama workshop facilitation/assisting
  • A professional qualification in the arts or arts therapy
  • Experience in Makaton signing
  • Experience working with SEND children

Job Responsibilities

  • Helping the art club facilitator with general classroom management (behaviour, toilet trips, organising and prepping crafts, etc.)
  • Encouraging art club participants to explore their creative ideas
  • Helping children with tasks like cutting, sticking etc.
  • Alerting the lead workshop facilitator of any safeguarding concerns regarding the children

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How to Apply

If you are interested in submitting your details, please email [email protected] with a copy of your CV and a cover letter (1 page max)

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