Art Teaching Assistant | North West London | September 2026 Start
We are seeking a patient Art Teaching Assistant (Art & Photography) to join a supportive secondary school in North West London.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teaching Assistant with a strong background in Art and/or Photography who is looking to gain hands-on experience supporting students within a specialist ARP setting.
 
The successful Art Teaching Assistant will support either a small group or a single student within the ARP, helping them develop confidence, independence, and technical ability in Art and Photography.
 
The Role | Art Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term contract | Art Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: September 2026
• Weekly pay: £460 - £500 per week (PAYE)
• Based within a specialist ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision)
• Supporting students with autism and additional learning needs
• Working with GCSE and A-Level Art & Photography students
• 1:1 and small group support

 
Key Responsibilities | Art Teaching Assistant

• Deliver tailored support to students studying Art & Photography at GCSE and A-Level
• Provide one-to-one or small group interventions focused on creative development
• Support students with coursework, portfolios and exam preparation
• Build confidence, engagement and independence through structured support
• Provide consistent encouragement to students who may experience anxiety or communication barriers

 
Benefits of the Art Teaching Assistant Role

• Specialist experience working within an ARP setting
• Opportunity to support students with autism in a creative subject area
• Hands-on experience supporting GCSE and A-Level learners
• Weekly PAYE pay with holiday entitlement included
• Excellent pathway into teaching, SEN support or creative education careers

 
Who Should Apply?

• Graduates with a degree in Art, Photography, Creative Arts, or a related subject
• Candidates with A-Level Art and/or Photography (A or A* desirable)
• Individuals confident supporting students with autism and additional learning needs
• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent applicants

 
Application | Art Teaching Assistant
If you are an Art or Photography graduate who is passionate about supporting young people through creative learning and SEN-focused education, we would love to hear from you.
 
This Art Teaching Assistant role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a specialist ARP setting while developing valuable classroom experience.