Art Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
art-K Dorking is a private art education service which teaches children (who love art!) weekly during the day, after school and on the weekend. art-K has developed a specialist art program that tutors art skills to create great pieces of art. We are the largest art education service in England, with over 40 branches across the country and 5000+ students.
art-K has a tried-and-tested programme that’s proven to work in teaching children core artistic skills and techniques. art-K cares very deeply about sharing their love of art with our students and we’re looking to find a like-minded motivated, friendly and practical Art Assistant to join our team!
Role includes:
- Mixing paints and preparing materials
- Encouraging children in their projects
- Assimilating art skills
- Setting up and tidying up after sessions
- Training will be provided
Requirements
- Art GCSE at 7-9 grade
- Knowledgeable of artistic techniques, including good knowledge of tone and perspective
- Experience working with children is preferable
- Positive and proactive attitude
Desirable
- Working towards art A level, Foundation or Art degree
- Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch
Please apply with a cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at www.art-k.co.uk before applying.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £7.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dorking, RH4 1UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Art Assistant roles across art-K's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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