Job Description

Please include cover letter when applying

Introduction

Cygnets Art School are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic assistant to help run our classes! Please read all the information below before applying, as this is a part-time, freelance position, and will not be suitable for everyone.

Cygnets is a fine art school franchise for children, based in the UK. We teach traditional drawing, painting and sculpture, combined with unique projects; experienced teachers, and professional quality materials. Classes are run for ages 5-16 after school and weekends during term time, as well as every half term and school holiday.

The successful candidate will assist with some classes (both term time and holiday) at the Greenwich branch, for groups of up to sixteen students. All classes are taught by one teacher, and at least one assistant. The assistant's role is to help set up for the class; make students feel comfortable; help them with their work; general assisting, and clearing up at the end of the class.

This role would suit a creative individual with a passion for working with children, who's looking for work in the artistic industry, but with the flexibility of minimal hours that can fit around other commitments.

Term Time Hours:

Starting January 2026

Wednesday (Greenwich -West Community & Arts Centre): 4:15-5:15pm

Saturday (Greenwich -West Community & Arts Centre): 9:30-10:30am

Holiday Hours:

Starting February 2026

Three days 10:30am-2pm (49/day)

Then ongoing each half term (3 x weeks per year); Easter Holiday (2 x weeks per year), and Summer holiday (4-5 x weeks per year).

Pay:

14/ hr (please note this is paid for the length of the class and any preparation/ set up/ clear-up time is included within this.)

Potential additional hours and income.

Necessary Requirements:

- Strong core artistic skills in a variety of mediums

- A passion for working with children

- Excellent reliability, time-keeping and organisation

- Please only apply if you live no further than within a 30min commute

Ideal Additional Requirements

- Teaching/Teaching Assistant experience

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: from 2hours per week

Salary: 14.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Please give details of where you live and your commute to Sevenoaks/Otford/Borough Green
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Experience:

working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person