At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in creating fun and creative birthday parties for kids, from setup to clean-up.
- Company: art-K, a leading private art education service with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, casual dress, and the chance to inspire creativity in children.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and creativity in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a fun team and make memorable experiences for kids while developing your art skills.
- Qualifications: Art A level or Foundation preferred; experience with children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 17.05 - 17.05 £ per hour.
art-K, a leading private art education service, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Self-Employed Party Assistants for its arty birthday parties during weekends. With a vibrant network of 8000 weekly students, art-K is expanding its offerings to provide unique and creative birthday experiences. In the last few months, art-K has delivered over 100 parties and expects this to continue growing in 2025.
As a Self-Employed Party Assistant, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour birthday party session as well as the pre-party set up & tidy up. Your responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Clean-up: Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Working towards art A level, Foundation or Art degree.
- Sufficient knowledge in various art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, and air-dried clay.
- Experience working with children from Year 1 (aged 5-6) and upwards (desired).
- Positive, proactive, and customer-service-oriented attitude.
Qualifications:
- Art A level and Foundation (desired).
- DBS check (cost covered by the self-employed person, facilitated by art-K).
Rate: £10.99 - £17.05 per hour depending on candidate’s age (1 hour studio setup, 2 hours party, 30’ clean up).
Locations: We have studio locations in London, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and the South East. To find your nearest studio, please check our website for a full list: art-k studio classes.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits: Casual dress
Experience: Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.
Party Assistant (Self-Employed), Surrey in Farnham employer: Art-K Ltd
art-K Wimbledon is an excellent employer for those passionate about nurturing creativity in children. With a supportive work culture that values training and development, employees can expect meaningful engagement while working in a vibrant London studio. The flexible part-time hours during school holidays and term-time workshops make it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding role that fits around their schedule.
