Arts Tutor - TouchBase Ayrshire

About us

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join our Arts Team. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Please note and consider before applying:

• This is temporary post for 12 months offering 30 hours per week.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Based in Touch Base Ayrshire (Ardrossan), we are looking for a passionate and experienced Arts Tutor to develop and deliver engaging visual and tactile arts activities for the individuals we support. The successful candidate will bring their expertise in leading arts sessions for both individuals and groups, ensuring that all activities are accessible and tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants.

• Development: Design and deliver a wide range of arts activities, participate in regular supervision and training, and continuously develop your skills and practice.
• Individuals We Support: Offer arts as a medium for enhancing communication, self-expression, confidence, and well-being. Adapt activities to meet individual sensory, physical, and learning needs.
• Administrative: Provide written and photographic evidence of progress, assist with feedback, maintain registers, and ensure health and safety standards are met.
• General: Collaborate with families, staff, volunteers, and external agencies, always working in line with our organisational values.

We are looking for an Arts Tutor who is passionate, adaptable, and skilled at creating accessible and engaging arts activities for individuals with sensory and complex disabilities.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record in designing and delivering arts sessions for both individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the people we support.
• Willingness and ability to use a variety of communication methods tailored to individual preferences.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive team player who can support and collaborate with colleagues.

Desirable Criteria:

• A degree in an arts-related discipline.
• Awareness of how disabilities can impact a person’s life.
• Experience in a related setting or with disabled individuals.
• Familiarity with inclusive arts mediums.

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment.