Access and Wellbeing Drama Assistant

  • Contract
  • East

Platform Theatre Arts


Job Summary

To support the delivery of inclusive youth theatre sessions by ensuring that all young people feel safe, supported, and able to fully participate by providing pastoral support, assisting young people with additional needs and helping to create a positive and accessible creative environment.

Job Description

Platform Theatre Arts is seeking an Access and Wellbeing Drama Assistant to support the delivery of Future We Make, a youth-led theatre project for young people aged 13-19 in Southend-on-Sea.

The role will support the wellbeing, inclusion and participation of young people throughout the project, helping to create a safe, welcoming and accessible environment where everyone feels valued and able to take part.

Working closely with the Co-Directors, professional artists, young people and families, the postholder will help identify and respond to individual access needs, support positive group dynamics and ensure appropriate wellbeing support is in place throughout the project.

Support during delivery will include our weekly Tuesday sessions in Westcliff, alongside additional rehearsals and performances at weekends and/or during half terms. The role will also include time for project meetings and planning.

Job Requirements

Essential:
Experience of facilitating or assisting with drama workshops.
Experience of working with young people aged 13-19 in a youth, education or community setting.
Experience of working with young people with SEND and/or additional needs.
Understanding of inclusive practice & how to support individual access needs.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Calm, patient, supportive & approachable manner.
Commitment to safeguarding & creating safe, inclusive spaces.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a creative team.

Desirable
Experience of working within a youth theatre or performing arts setting.
Experience of working with young carers, home-educated young people or other groups facing barriers to participation.
Experience of supporting young people with their wellbeing or mental health.
First Aid or Mental Health First Aid.
Current Enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding and child protection training.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Access and Wellbeing Drama Assistant
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 25 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    East

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Job: Access and Wellbeing Drama Assistant

Job: Access and Wellbeing Drama Assistant

Organisation: Platform Theatre Arts

Postcode: SS0 8LH

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