General Assistant: Art & Design

General Assistant: Art & Design

Location: Challney High School for Boys

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week. The working day will start at 8:30am and finish at 4:30pm, finishing at 4pm one day a week.

Salary: L2 - Actual salary starting from £21,962 per annum

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Over view of the job

Challney High School for Boys is a successful and inclusive school with outstanding facilities, friendly staff and has a supportive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a new general assistant to join our art and design department.

This role is for someone who wants the opportunity to use their subject knowledge in a dynamic environment, where their drive, passion and organisational skills will be a valuable contribution. You will be preparing materials and equipment for practical sessions, supporting both teaching staff and students with demonstrations as required.

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Purpose of the post

To provide practical assistance in the area of art and design.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Laura Miller, Personnel Administrator, lmiller@challneyboys.co.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 15th September 2026.

Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview early should a suitable candidate apply. Please note this vacancy will close when an appointment has been made and without further notice.

Interviews will take place from Wednesday 16th September 2026.

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