Art Play London is a creative studio offering engaging, accessible art experiences for adults and children across our Shoreditch and Chelsea locations. We are looking for a warm, creative and confident Children's Art Workshop Facilitator to join our team and deliver engaging, age-appropriate art sessions for children aged 2-10. Our children's workshops are organised by age group, from Early Years through to Primary age. The successful candidate will be able to adapt their language, pace, teaching style and materials to suit different developmental stages and abilities. We're looking for someone who can create a calm, nurturing and creatively stimulating environment while confidently holding appropriate boundaries. You'll be comfortable working from structured workshop plans while adapting to the needs of the children in the room. Alongside delivering existing workshops, we'd love someone with their own artistic flair who can contribute ideas for new classes, activities and seasonal projects throughout the year. The role will involve working across both our Shoreditch and Chelsea studios, so flexibility to travel between the two locations is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to play an active role in developing Art Play's growing children's creative programme. This is a freelance role working across both our Shoreditch and Chelsea studios. Teaching hours are paid at £25 per hour, with additional set-up, preparation and cleaning hours paid at £15 per hour. Expected working hours: - Experience facilitating workshops, classes or activities for groups of children aged 2-10 Desirable: knowledge of EYFS and/or the UK Art & Design curriculum; experience with additional needs; art therapy or therapeutic arts experience; Paediatric First Aid; and experience developing creative workshops. - Deliver pre-planned, engaging art workshops for children aged 2-10 Please send your CV, examples of your creative work or portfolio, and a short covering note outlining your experience working with children and your approach to creative facilitation to Simon at [email protected]. Please also let us know whether you currently hold a valid DBS certificate and your general availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Art Play London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate reference checks and a DBS check. Applications close at 23:59 on 09/04/2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.Job Summary
Job Description
Minimum 4 guaranteed hours per week. Hours will be scheduled across our Shoreditch and Chelsea studios depending on the children's workshop timetable. Additional hours may be available depending on programming and demand.Job Requirements
- Ability to adapt teaching style and content for different ages and abilities
- A calm, kind and warm approach with the confidence to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Understanding of age-appropriate art materials and creative development
- Strong organisation, preparation and time-management skills
- Confident communicating with parents and caregivers
- Basic understanding of safeguarding children
- Reliable, punctual and able to work across Shoreditch and Chelsea
- Valid DBS certificate or willingness to obtain oneJob Responsibilities
- Adapt activities, language and teaching style for different age groups and abilities
- Create a calm, welcoming and creatively stimulating environment
- Manage group behaviour positively and maintain appropriate boundaries
- Prepare materials and workshop spaces before sessions
- Manage session timings and transitions effectively
- Communicate warmly and professionally with parents and caregivers
- Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
- Work flexibly across our Shoreditch and Chelsea studios
- Contribute ideas for new workshops, seasonal activities and creative programming
- Support the ongoing development of Art Play London's children's programmeHow to Apply