Technician (Art) in Great Yarmouth

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £7,861 to £7,985 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Part Time: 13 hours per week / 2 days (Wednesday and Thursday)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: September 2026

As an Art Technician at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, you will provide essential support to our teaching staff, helping to prepare lessons, maintain equipment, and ensure the smooth running of the Art department. You’ll assist with practical activities, manage materials and resources, and help display students’ work, contributing directly to their creative learning experience. This part-time role also involves overseeing stock, supporting health and safety procedures, and helping students safely use equipment. It’s a hands-on position ideal for someone organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people in a dynamic school environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical art lessons.
• Assist teaching staff in lessons and provide guidance to students on equipment use.
• Maintain and organise storage areas, tools, and student work.
• Support the display of students’ artwork around the school.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries of materials safely and efficiently.
• Oversee health and safety of equipment and work areas, reporting any issues.
• Carry out basic administrative tasks such as stock control, ordering, and record keeping.
• Supervise students during exhibitions, displays, and practical activities when required.
• Advise staff and students on materials, compounds, and correct use of equipment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience working with secondary-age students and supporting staff in a classroom setting. They should be organised, proactive, and confident in using a range of tools, equipment, and ICT systems. Good literacy skills, an understanding of health and safety procedures, and the ability to assist with creative practical work are essential. A friendly, flexible approach and a willingness to support students and staff in a busy Art department will help them thrive in this role.

Essential

• Experience working with secondary-age students, including those with additional needs.
• GCSE-level education in English and Maths (or equivalent), with good literacy skills.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to assist staff in practical art activities.
• ICT literate and confident using classroom technology and equipment.
• Understanding of classroom roles, health and safety procedures, and willingness to participate in training.

Desirable

• Completion of the DfE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
• GCSE or A-level qualification in Art or a related subject.
• First Aid trained.
• Knowledge and experience using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Understanding of how to support students with additional needs in creative tasks.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts, and salary sacrifice options.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.