Youth Theatre Assistant

ARCADE


Job Summary

The Youth Theatre Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the pastoral care and emotional wellbeing of young participants aged 12–18. Working closely with the Youth Theatre Director and Youth Theatre Producer, this role ensures that all young people feel safe, heard, and supported.

Job Description

Contract type: Fixed term, freelance

Place of work: Bridlington Spa

Hours: Wednesday evenings (full details below)

Fee: £15 per hour, freelance

ARCADE Youth Theatre provides creative opportunities in Bridlington for young people aged 12-18 years old. Meeting weekly to work with successful professional creatives both local and national developing their performance and creative skills, and investing in their wellbeing.

Autumn term will be led by Theatre Director Alice Kynman and supported by the North Yorkshire Moors Trust as part of their Birds on the Edge programme which seeks to connect creativity and nature. You can see more about the wider project here: https://tinyurl.com/birdsontheedge

The North Yorkshire Moors Trust have invited the youth theatre to create their own music videos inspired by nature. During the term the group will take two day trips to explore the wildlife at the Parks to get inspired.

We need an enthusiastic and caring Youth Theatre Assistant to support the wellbeing and pastoral care of the young people in the group.

Schedule of Work

  • Wednesday 10th September 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 17th September 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 24th September 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 1st October 2025, 6-9pm
  • Saturday 4th October 2025, 9:15am-4:15pm (timings TBC)
  • Wednesday 8th October 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 15th October 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 6-9pm
  • Tuesday 28th October 2025, 9:15am-4:15pm (timings TBC)
  • Wednesday 5th November 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 12th November 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 19th November 2025, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday 26th November 2025, 6-9pm

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Experience working with young people in a pastoral, educational, or youth work setting
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and youth mental health
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Empathetic, calm, and non-judgmental approach
  • Able to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
  • Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with neurodiversities or disabilities
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice
  • Ability to work collaboratively with facilitators, families, and external agencies
  • Enhanced DBS check (if you do not have one we can support you to get one) and two references
  • Understanding of confidentiality and keeping data safe

Desirable

  • Knowledge of or interest in theatre and participatory arts
  • First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid qualification
  • Understanding of the barriers young people may face in accessing the arts

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth Theatre Assistant
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Youth Theatre Assistant

Job: Youth Theatre Assistant

Organisation: ARCADE

Postcode: YO15 3JH

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