Full job descriptionArt Teaching Assistant - SEMH School
We are recruiting for an Art Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH setting, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs through creative arts.
This is a hands-on role where you will work alongside the Lead Art Teacher to deliver engaging art lessons, support emotional regulation through creative expression, and help students build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. You will assist with a range of mediums including painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and craft activities, while also supporting behaviour management and sensory regulation.
Key responsibilities:
*Supporting Art, Craft and Design lessons
*Running small group and 1:1 creative interventions
*Helping students use art as a tool for self-expression and emotional regulation
*Managing behaviour using a calm, low-arousal approach
*Preparing materials and maintaining a safe, organised studio environment
*Working closely with pastoral, therapy and SEN teams
Ideal candidate:
*Experience working with SEMH, SEND, PRU or alternative provision students
*Background in art, design, creative therapies or a TA qualification
*Practical skills across a range of creative disciplines
*Understanding of behaviour support, emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice
*Patient, resilient and passionate about making a difference through creativity
Hours: 08:30 - 16:30, term time only
Contract: Full-time, temporary
This role would suit someone with a genuine passion for art and a desire to use creativity to support young people’s emotional wellbeing and personal development.