Assistant Workshop Facilitator
Creative Opps
This role supports participatory workshops, including puppetry, drama and arts activities for children and families. The role assists with planning, preparation, engagement and evaluation to ensure welcoming, creative sessions.
ABOUT LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE
Little Angel Theatre, awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year 2024 by The Stage, is seeking an Assistant Workshop Facilitator to support its Creative Learning team. Since opening in 1961, Little Angel Theatre has been dedicated to creating inspiring puppetry and storytelling experiences for young audiences. Rooted in Islington, the theatre works closely with its diverse local community to make arts engagement accessible and inclusive for all.
THE ROLE
The Assistant Workshop Facilitator will support the development and delivery of participatory workshops, including puppetry, drama, and arts activities for children and families. Working alongside skilled facilitators, the role involves assisting with planning, preparation, participant engagement, and evaluation to ensure workshops are welcoming, creative, and well organised.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Assist the Creative Learning and Commercial Engagement teams with the development and delivery of arts workshops and projects
- Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of workshops and events
- Work closely with participants to support engagement in activities
- Take part in monitoring and evaluating projects and workshops
- Represent the organisation at performances, workshops, and networking events as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required:
- Experience of working in a community arts or child/family-centred environment with children
- High levels of enthusiasm, ideas, and energy
- A flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to learn quickly and use initiative
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be based in Islington due to funding restrictions
Desirable:
- Experience of delivering workshops for children and young people
DBS:
- This role involves regular direct contact with children and requires a DBS check, which Little Angel Theatre can facilitate and which is a condition of appointment
PAY & HOURS OF WORK
- London Living Wage: £14.80 per hour (from 1 April; £13.85 before then)
- 200 hrs, 1 to 2 days a week, to be decided on hiring.
- Flexibility required to meet the needs of workshops and events
APPLY NOW
- Application Form: Assistant Workshop Facilitator for Little Angel Theatre – Application Form – Fill out form
- Email CV to: [email protected]
- Deadline: 13 March
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