Workshop & Party Assistant, art-K Oxford

art-K Oxford is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Oxford. 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)

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required).

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location: 37 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN

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