Drama Workers – Sessional

The Role
You will support participants to communicate ideas, make creative choices, and take part in group and one-to-one sessions. You’ll work with arts facilitators and project leads to deliver activities safely and in line with agreed plans.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in community drama and/or arts.
• A good level of IT skills.
• Experience working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Teamworking, planning, and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a commitment to our mission.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working in community drama and/or community arts.
• Good level of IT skills.
• Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, including joint planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and energy.

Desirable

• A good level of skill in applied drama techniques and creative facilitation.
• A degree-level qualification in Applied Theatre, Performing Arts, or equivalent.
• Experience of other participatory art forms (e.g., music, dance, creative writing, DJing).

Hours: Sessional on an ad hoc basis

Session Timings: Varies depending on the session, typically 9:45 am-3:45 pm, primarily Monday-Friday.

Location: Varies depending on the session and includes Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Washington.

Rate: £15.54 per hour

Deadline: 13th March 2026