Are you from a creative background and looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference?
Maybe you’ve studied art, drama, music, dance, media, or design. Maybe you’ve worked in creative industries and want to bring that energy somewhere it truly matters. Schools across Southwark are looking for Creative Teaching Assistants who can inspire pupils, support learning, and bring fresh ideas into the classroom.
If you’re confident, imaginative, and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect step into education.
Your creative background could include
* Art or Design
* Drama or Performing Arts
* Music
* Dance
* Film or Media
* Photography
* Creative Writing
Schools love creative people because they bring energy, imagination, and confidence into lessons, helping pupils engage in new ways.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting teachers across the classroom and with small groups
* Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning
* Using creativity to support lessons and activities
* Supporting children with different learning styles and needs
* Encouraging pupils to express themselves and build confidence
This role is perfect if you are
* Passionate about working with young people
* Confident, creative, and adaptable
* Interested in education, youth work, psychology, or teaching
* Looking to gain valuable school experience
Many of our creative teaching assistants go on to careers in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, or youth work, and schools love the fresh perspective creative graduates bring.
Why join Protocol Education?
* Flexible work that fits around you
* Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* A dedicated consultant who knows local schools
* Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
* Easy registration and quick local bookings
Supply work is a brilliant way to gain experience in schools, build confidence in the classroom, and discover where your strengths shine. And if you’re looking for something longer-term, we’ll help you find a school where you can really grow.
Sound like something you’d enjoy?
Apply today and let’s find you a school where your creativity can really shine.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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