Workshop & Party Assistant, art-K Ashtead

art-K Ashtead is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Surrey. 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 13/7/2025 to 6/9/2025, 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.

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants

At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn.

Benefits:

• Casual dress.

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

Salary: £8.79 - £13.64 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: £10.99 - £17.05 (depending on age)

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required).

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location: 50 The St, Ashtead KT21 1AZ

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

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.