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 Learning Assistant 




Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 2nd July 2025




Interviews: Friday 18th July 2025 (online)




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Work with us


We’re looking for a creative, reliable, and people-focused Learning Assistant to support our arts programmes for children and families in Loughborough. This is a freelance opportunity (Aug 2025 – June 2026), totalling 22 days of work. You’ll be paid £15 per hour, in line with our flat pay structure (total pay: £2,475). You’ll work closely with our Learning Programmer to help deliver Art Club and Lboro Earlies.



About the Role


You’ll assist in delivering hands-on, inclusive creative workshops for children and young people, helping set up sessions, co-facilitating with artists, documenting activities, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

This is an ideal role for someone who:
  • Has experience working with children or young people
  • Is passionate about creativity and inclusion in the arts
  • Wants to build their skills in learning and engagement



Key Dates
Availability on key programme dates is essential (mostly Fridays, occasional Saturdays). You can email us for a full list of these dates.



About Us


Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation with a gallery, studios, shop and micro-bakery in Loughborough. In September 2025, we’re opening a new public arts venue at Aumberry Gap, making now an exciting time to join our team.



What You’ll Get


  • Mentorship from the Learning Programmer
  • Safeguarding training
  • Associate Artist Membership, with exhibition and mentoring opportunities
  • A flexible, supportive freelance team environment



  • What You’ll Do


  • Help plan and run creative workshops
  • Set up materials, space, and documentation
  • Promote safe, welcoming, inclusive experiences
  • Supervise volunteers
  • Support evaluation and resource allocation
  • Follow safeguarding and health & safety practices



  • What We’re Looking For


  • Experience with children and young people
  • Committed to inclusive, accessible arts engagement
  • Strong communication and organisation skills
  • Interest in contemporary art
  • Positive, flexible and proactive
    Don’t meet every single requirement?
    Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. We know that no one fits a role perfectly — if much of this job sounds like you, we strongly encourage you to apply.



  • How to Apply

    Download and complete the application form below, then send it to  ursula.mpndprojects@gmail.com by 5pm on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Need the form in another format or prefer to apply via video? We welcome access conversations — get in touch!

     Download the job description 


     Download the application form  




    Equity + Access


    We actively encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, and/or people who are disabled, Deaf/deaf, neurodivergent, and from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, as well as those whose experiences cross these identities.

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