Art Graduate – Creative Learning Support Assistant
Gateshead
£85–£100 per day
Full-time
Got an Art degree and wondering how to use it beyond a studio?
This SEMH provision in Gateshead uses creativity as a tool for emotional expression and regulation. Art isn’t “just a subject” here. It’s therapy. It’s connection. It’s confidence building.
You’ll be:
• Supporting creative lessons and practical workshops
• Helping pupils express emotions safely
• Working 1:1 with students who struggle in traditional classrooms
• Encouraging engagement through creative projects
• Building trust through shared activities
Ideal for grads considering:
• Art therapy
• Teaching
• Youth work
• Creative intervention roles
You’ll develop behaviour management skills, emotional awareness strategies and serious resilience.
Why Protocol Education?
• FREE CPD to strengthen your SEND knowledge
• Consultant support from day one
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities across specialist provisions
If you believe creativity can change lives, let’s talk.
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.
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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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