Job title: Art Graduate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Basildon, Essex
Job published: 12-03-2026
Job ID: 116978

Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Art Graduate) – Secondary School (Basildon, Essex)

 

Are you an Art Graduate who has a keen interest in showcasing their creative side in a classroom setting?

 

Ribbons & Reeves are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with an Art degree to join our supportive secondary school in the Basildon area from September.

 

The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers to support students in the classroom and help create an engaging learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an Art graduate considering a future career in teaching, as the Teaching Assistant role provides valuable classroom experience and the chance to develop key educational skills.

 

Key Responsibilities | Art Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons in a well-equipped Art department.
  • Work with individual students and small groups in the role of an Art Teaching Assistant to reinforce learning
  • Being proactive in assisting in preparing classroom resources and materials
  • Dedication to supporting students’ creative development within the Art department, improve their understanding of lesson content, and develop their creative skills
  • Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment and ensuring all students are able to participate fully in lessons
  • Supervise students and provide additional learning support when required as a reliable Teaching Assistant.

 

Requirements | Art Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • A degree in Art or a related creative subject
  • A strong interest in education and working with young people
  • Good communication and teamwork skills working alongside a well experienced Art department
  • A patient, supportive, and enthusiastic approach to teaching 

 

This position is ideal for an Art graduate who is interested in gaining school-based experience and developing their career, with potential pathways into teacher training in the future.

 

To be considered for this Art Graduate role Basildon, please submit your application and up-to-date CV today!

 

Ribbons & Reeves are Essex and London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in supporting educators at all levels to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this exciting Art Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Basildon.

 

For similar roles, please visit our website by searching ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.