Assistant Art Teacher
Cygnets Art School Closing date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Cygnets Art School Streatham is looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and reliable new assistants to help run our classes! Please read all information carefully, as this is a part-time, freelance position and may not suit everyone.
Cygnets is a fine art school franchise for children (ages 5-12), teaching traditional drawing, painting, and sculpture using professional materials. Classes run after school and Saturdays during term time, plus holidays.
Role: Assist in term-time and holiday classes at the Streatham branch, with groups of up to 16 students.
Hours:
Term time: Afterschool classes 1 hour 4-5pm days to be advised as classes fill-up.
Holidays: Various half term and school holidays
Pay: £13/hr (includes preparation and clean-up time).
Requirements:
Strong artistic skills, particularly drawing and painting
Passion for working with children
Reliability and good organization
(Preferred) Teaching experience and local school connection
Pay: £13 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Requirements
Artist with fine art background/ knowledge.
Experience working with children is an advantage, not essential. Freelance position.
Job Responsibilities
Teaching assistant for afterschool, Saturdays, holidays & term time classes.
Assisting children during the class.
Set-up & tidy-up.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Assistant Art Teacher
- Salary: £10k-£15k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Email CV, cover letter & 1 minute video stating why you would be perfect for this position.
- Contact name: Alexis Moore
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Cygnets Art School
At Cygnets Art School, we believe every child has the potential to create something extraordinary
Through our structured fine art curriculum, expert teaching, and hands-on approach, we inspire young artists to develop real skills, build confidence, and express their creativity.
From local communities to a national presence, we are on a mission to make high-quality art education accessible, engaging, and enriching for all children—at a time when creative subjects are increasingly underfunded in