Exhibition & Workshop Assistant, Art-k Wandsworth - London, United Kingdom - art-K

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art-K Wandsworth is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 based in London.

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 Exhibition & Workshop Assistants to join art-K on a fixed term contract during the summer holidays.


This role includes Exhibition Assistant duties:

assisting with setting up and delivering art-K's Summer Exhibition, and Workshop Assistant duties: assisting Art Leaders during delivery of the Summer Workshop programme.


Job responsibilities

Exhibition assistant role:


Pre-Exhibition:


  • Providing assistance to Assembly Leaders and proactively providing support to the team.
  • Contribute to exhibition preparations, including arranging furniture and artwork, unpacking and recording artwork, curating and framing/placing artwork.
  • Reloading/unloading vehicles to transport artwork.
  • Ad hoc duties.

During Exhibition period:


  • Assisting with exhibition installation.
  • Learn about the stories about the displays from the art leaders ready for inspiring visitors.
  • Represent artK professionally, kindly and with a warm greeting.
  • Meet and greet visitors to the exhibition; be aware of and assist with directions for visitors.
  • Engage proactively with children to ensure they have an interesting time.
  • Assist with workshops and tours as required.
  • Be aware of the location of first aid and assist when required.
  • Ensure that artwork is not touched inappropriately.

Workshop assistant role:


  • Work in a fun, club environment with high teacherstudent ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
  • Have facetoface training on the summer workshop programme.
  • Assist in running workshops.

Details

Class preparations will include, but not limited to:

  • Laying out materials.
  • Talking through aims with assistants.
  • Sharpening pencils.
  • Washing paint brushes.
  • Cutting out templates.
  • Prepping materials.
  • Ad hoc other.
Assisting teaching the class/workshop/party will include, but is not limited to:

  • 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 artK.

Maintain the studio's upkeep, which includes:

  • 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.

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

Job Type:
Fixed term.


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract


Pay:
£7.50-£12.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • Day shift

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person
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