We Are Hiring! Freelance Dot Kids Art Club Assistant – Whitstable, Kent 

January 9, 2026 Julie Bevan

We Are Hiring! Freelance Dot Kids Art Club Assistant – Whitstable, Kent

Are you passionate about creativity, children’s wellbeing and the power of art to build confidence?

We are delighted to announce that Dot Kids is hiring a Freelance Art Club Assistant to support our multi-award-winning After School Art Clubs in primary schools across Whitstable, Kent.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a nurturing, creative organisation that believes every child deserves space to express themselves, feel confident and enjoy the joy of making art.

About Dot Kids

Dot Kids delivers inspiring, inclusive after-school art clubs and creative programmes for children. Our ethos is rooted in wellbeing, self-expression and confidence-building through creativity.

We champion process art rather than perfection, encourage individuality, and create safe, supportive spaces where children can explore ideas freely. Our work supports children’s emotional literacy, imagination and sense of self - and we are proud to collaborate with schools, charities and communities across Kent.

About the Freelance Art Club Assistant Role

As a Freelance Dot Kids Art Club Assistant, you’ll work alongside our experienced Art Leaders to support after-school art clubs for primary school-aged children.

Using our thoughtfully designed Dot Kids session plans, you will help children:

explore a wide range of creative materials, processes and techniques
discover and respond to artworks, artists and moments from art history in an accessible, child-friendly way
take part in open conversations about art - how it makes us feel, what the artist may have been experiencing, and what they might have wanted to communicate to others
use these discussions as a springboard for the pupils own creative ideas and artistic exploration
build confidence and self-expression through making, sharing and reflecting
develop a positive, pressure-free relationship with creativity
feel safe, supported and celebrated for who they are and how they create

You will also play an important role in helping with the safe dismissal of pupils to parents and carers at the end of each session.

Role Details at a Glance

🗓 32 weeks of the academic year
📍 Primary school sites across Whitstable, Kent
⏰ 4 after-school sessions per week

Monday – 1 hour
Tuesday – 1 hour
Wednesday – 1 hour
Thursday – 1 hour

Pay & Opportunities

⭐ £18 per session
⭐ £2,304 across one academic year
⭐ Opportunities for additional creative projects in 2026

This role is ideal for artists, creatives, educators, teaching assistants or anyone with has experience working with children and is looking for flexible freelance work in schools.

Who We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

✔️ Are confident and comfortable working with primary school-aged children
✔️ Can inspire creativity, curiosity and self-expression
✔️ Value wellbeing, inclusion and individuality
✔️ Align with the Dot Kids ethos of nurturing confidence through art
✔️ Enjoy supporting children in a calm, positive and encouraging way

Experience in creative facilitation, education, childcare or arts settings is beneficial, but most important is your warmth, reliability and passion for creativity.

How to Apply

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest.

👉 Please complete our Expression of Interest form

We will be in touch shortly after the closing date with next steps.

Join the Dot Kids Community 💛

Working with Dot Kids means becoming part of a supportive, values-led creative community that truly believes in the transformative power of art for children.

If you’re looking for a freelance creative role in Whitstable, enjoy working with children, and want to make a meaningful impact through art, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest in being part of Dot Kids 💛