Learning Assistant (Freelance)

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.

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.

How to Apply

Download and complete the job description and application form, 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!

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Ursula Rae

Contact Email

ursula.mpndprojects@gmail.com

Website

https://modernpaintersnewdecorators.co.uk/Learning-Assistant

Start Date

5th June 2025

Closing Date

2nd July 2025