Art Teaching Assistant

Art Teaching Assistant North West London September 2026 Start

We are seeking a patient Art Teaching Assistant (Art & Photography) to join a supportive secondary school in North West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teaching Assistant with a strong background in Art and/or Photography who is looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting students within a specialist ARP setting.

The successful Art Teaching Assistant will support either a small group or a single student within the ARP, helping them develop confidence, independence, and technical ability in Art and Photography.

• Full‑time, long‑term contract Art Teaching Assistant
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Weekly pay: £460‑£500 per week (PAYE)
• Based within a specialist ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision)
• Supporting students with autism and additional learning needs
• Working with GCSE and A‑Level Art & Photography students
• 1:1 and small group support

• Deliver tailored support to students studying Art & Photography at GCSE and A‑Level
• Provide one‑to‑one or small group interventions focused on creative development
• Support students with coursework, portfolios and exam preparation
• Build confidence, engagement and independence through structured support
• Provide consistent encouragement to students who may experience anxiety or communication barriers

• Specialist experience working within an ARP setting
• Opportunity to support students with autism in a creative subject area
• Hands‑on experience supporting GCSE and A‑Level learners
• Weekly PAYE pay with holiday entitlement included
• Excellent pathway into teaching, SEN support or creative education careers

• Graduates with a degree in Art, Photography, Creative Arts, or a related subject
• Candidates with A‑Level Art and/or Photography (A or A desirable)
• Individuals confident supporting students with autism and additional learning needs
• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent applicants

If you are an Art or Photography graduate who is passionate about supporting young people through creative learning and SEN‑focused education, we would love to hear from you.

This Art Teaching Assistant role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a specialist ARP setting while developing valuable classroom experience.