Creative Arts Assistant

Creative Arts Assistant – September 2025 Start
Hours: 08:30 to 15:30
Location: Cwmbran

A cluster of welcoming and inclusive schools in the Cwmbran area is looking to appoint a Creative Arts Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to use your creativity to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, and other additional learning needs (ALN).

As a Creative Arts Assistant, you’ll work across both mainstream and specialist settings, helping young people express themselves, develop confidence, and engage in learning through art, music, drama, and other creative approaches. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for the arts and a desire to make a meaningful impact on children’s emotional and educational development.

You’ll need to be calm, resilient, and adaptable, with the confidence to support pupils in a variety of classroom settings. Your creativity and ability to connect with learners will be key in building positive relationships and supporting their wellbeing and progress.

Requirements
The ideal Creative Arts Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or creative settings

• An understanding of how to support learners with ALN, including SEMH and autism

• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach to behaviour and learning support

• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

• A positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for helping pupils thrive

Desirable but not essential:

• A background in art, music, drama or a related creative subject

• Experience in ALN bases, pupil referral units, or alternative provision settings

What We Offer

As a Creative Arts Assistant, you will benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE

• A guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

• Access to free training and CPD, including ALN and mental health awareness

• Social and networking events with other professionals in the sector

• Ongoing personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Pension contributions for long-term financial security

About Us
Vision for Education is a trusted education recruitment agency with a strong track record of connecting passionate professionals with schools that value inclusive and creative approaches to learning. We are committed to supporting the development of all young people and are proud to promote equality and diversity in every placement we make.

How to Apply
If you’re a Creative Arts Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive, forward-thinking environment in Cwmbran, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now through this site or contact Vision for Education Cardiff to find out more.