Art Technician & Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Art Technician & Teaching Assistant

Salary: £20,447.22 - £22,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours: 08:30 – 16:30, Mon-Fri, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Peterborough

Are you an experienced Art Technician looking for a new role within a growing education provision? Look no further In toto ed has a fantastic opportunity to join our In toto ed team in making a real difference to our students lives.

We are passionate about unlocking each student’s potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students' needs.

Main Duties

• Preparing and supplying art and textiles materials and equipment, canvases, boards, paints, clays, and screen-printing equipment for classes and exhibitions.

• Maintaining the safe and functional condition of art and design equipment, including cameras, sewing machines, pottery wheels, and other specialist tools.

• Managing the storage of art materials and equipment, ensuring proper organization and inventory control.

• Assisting with the creation of art displays, including setting up exhibitions, mounting artwork, and managing the flow of art materials.

• Providing technical assistance to students during lessons, demonstrations, and practical activities.

• Handling tasks such as ordering supplies, managing the department budget, and assisting with administrative tasks related to the role.

• Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for staff and students, adhering to safety regulations and procedures.

• Assist in other classes in a teaching assistant capacity.

A full list of duties can be found in the job description

About You

• Proven experience as an art technician or teaching assistant within a school environment

• High attention to detail

• Strong subject knowledge and ability to motivate students of all abilities.

• Effective communication, organisational, and time-management skills.

• Willing to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).

• Complete Child Protection Training. Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young person’s they are responsible for, or come into contact with.

What We Can Offer

• Fully funded enhanced DBS

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Health Assured EAP programme which includes varied types of counselling, 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, mental health crisis phone support

• Access to my healthy advantage app which includes: wellness plans, rewards including discounts with a variety of retailers including travel agents and gyms

• Bonus for staff with 100% attendance to work (per academic year)

• Small class groups

• Employee recognition and service awards

• Casual Dress Code Company pension

• Free Specsavers eye test

• Work Laptop or MacBook provided

• Free tea and coffee

• Bonus for referring a friend to In Toto Ed

In Toto Ed are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £20,447.22-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work authorisation

* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person