Art Technician - Primary School - Bristol

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you a creative, practical and organised individual with a genuine interest in Art and working with children? A well-established Primary School in Bristol is looking for an enthusiastic Art Technician to provide practical and creative support across the school. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with art materials, preparing resources and helping teachers create engaging practical learning experiences.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to prepare materials, equipment and creative resources for Art lessons and wider school projects. You will help ensure classrooms and dedicated creative spaces are properly prepared before lessons and that students have access to the materials they need to develop their artistic skills.

The role will involve working with a wide variety of materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, collage, printing, sculpture, textiles and mixed-media activities. You will need to be comfortable preparing resources for different age groups and adapting your approach depending on the activity being delivered.

You will also take responsibility for keeping art resources organised. This will include monitoring stock, maintaining equipment, preparing materials, organising storage areas and informing staff when supplies need to be replenished.

The role will extend beyond individual Art lessons. You may support whole-school displays, exhibitions, seasonal projects, assemblies, enrichment activities and creative events. You could be involved in preparing display boards, mounting children's artwork, creating exhibition spaces and helping students present their work professionally.

This is a well-established Primary School in Bristol with a strong commitment to high standards, pupil wellbeing and developing confident, creative and independent learners. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their skills and take pride in their achievements. Art and creative learning form an important part of the wider curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to experiment with different materials and techniques while developing their understanding of artists, cultures, styles and creative processes. The school provides a broad curriculum that supports academic progress alongside creativity, personal development and enrichment. Staff work closely together and benefit from a positive professional culture. The successful Art Technician will become an important part of the wider support team, working with teachers to make practical and creative learning possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Art materials and equipment for lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical Art activities
• Preparing resources for different year groups
• Organising paints, brushes, paper, card and specialist materials
• Supporting drawing and painting activities
• Preparing materials for printing projects
• Supporting sculpture and three-dimensional work
• Assisting with textiles and mixed-media activities
• Maintaining Art equipment and resources
• Monitoring stock levels
• Assisting with ordering materials
• Organising cupboards, storage areas and creative spaces
• Keeping practical areas clean and organised
• Supporting teachers with demonstrations
• Helping prepare artwork for displays
• Mounting and presenting pupils' work
• Assisting with school exhibitions
• Supporting creative projects and enrichment activities
• Helping prepare resources for special events and themed days
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures
• Reporting damaged or unsuitable equipment
• Ensuring materials are stored appropriately

The successful candidate will need to be proactive. Rather than waiting for teachers to request every item, you will be expected to understand what is required and prepare resources in advance.

Although the role is primarily technical and practical, you will have regular contact with pupils. You may assist teachers during practical activities, demonstrate how particular materials or equipment should be used and help students access resources safely. The successful candidate will need to be patient and approachable, particularly when working with younger pupils who are developing their confidence with creative materials. You should be able to maintain clear boundaries and understand that safeguarding and pupil wellbeing are everyone's responsibility within a school. You will also need to recognise that children will have different levels of confidence and ability. Supporting teachers in creating an environment where pupils feel comfortable experimenting and making mistakes will be an important part of the role.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Art Technician, Arts Assistant, Studio Assistant or similar experience
• Art, Design or a related qualification desirable
• Strong practical knowledge of Art materials and techniques
• Confidence working with a range of creative media
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain equipment and resources
• Ability to prepare materials efficiently
• Good communication skills
• Creative and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and reliable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Previous experience working in a school would be advantageous, but candidates with relevant experience from studios, workshops, galleries, community arts projects or other creative environments will also be considered.

The Art provision gives pupils opportunities to explore their creativity while developing practical skills and an appreciation of different artistic styles. The successful Art Technician will help teachers create engaging lessons by ensuring resources are ready, equipment is available and creative spaces are organised. The role is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys the practical side of Art and would like to see their work directly support children's learning. There will also be opportunities to contribute to whole-school creative projects, displays and exhibitions, making this a varied position rather than one limited to preparing classroom resources.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff across the school and will have the opportunity to become a familiar and trusted member of the school community. The successful candidate should be someone who notices when something needs doing and gets involved. Whether that means preparing materials before a lesson, reorganising a resource cupboard or helping create an impressive display of pupils' work, attention to detail and initiative will be highly valued. This is a practical role with plenty of variety and would suit someone who wants to combine their creative interests with a permanent position in education.

The salary for this Art Technician position will be dependent on experience.

Please send your CV for this Art Technician position as soon as possible.