Workshop & Party Assistant, Art-k Dorking

art-K Dorking is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Dorking. 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 21/07/2025 - 29/08/2025, 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.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress.
- 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.

**Salary**:£8.30 - £13.10 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**:£10.38 - £16.38 (depending on age)

11 hours per week, schedule to be confirmed closer to the start date.

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required).

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location: 14 St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre, Dorking RH4 1UT