Art Learning Support Assistant

Art Learning Support Assistant

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, £24,000 per annum

About the Role:

Are you a creative individual with a passion for the arts? Teaching Personnel is partnering with an SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school for boys in Horsham to find enthusiastic Art Learning Support Assistants. This full-time role starts in September and offers an exciting opportunity to assist pupils in various art-specific subjects, including fine art, videography, graphic design, music, music production, and design technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Engagement: Use your artistic skills to inspire and engage students in fine art, videography, graphic design, music, music production, and design tech.
• Support Learning: Assist in the delivery of creative lessons, adapting materials to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Behaviour Management: Handle challenging behaviour with resilience, patience, and a great sense of humour. Implement strategies to support students' social and emotional development.
• Individual Support: Provide one-on-one or small group assistance, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and staff to create cohesive and dynamic art education experiences.

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or SEMH setting. Background in one or more art disciplines is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Resilience: Comfortable with the complexities of working with SEMH pupils. Patience, resilience, and a great sense of humour are essential.
• Passion: A genuine passion for the arts and helping students express themselves creatively.

Application Process:

If you're a creative mind ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your CV and cover letter today.

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