Summer Camp Design Leader & Design Assistant (Holiday Activities and Food Programme)
Employer: IDEA Design Hub CIC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-time, Fixed-term (Summer Holiday Programme)
Location: Kingston, Bromley, Redbridge, Ealing, Southwark and Hounslow, London
Salary: £55–£80 per day, depending on experience
About Us
IDEA Design Hub CIC is an award-winning creative education social enterprise delivering innovative art, design and STEAM programmes to schools and communities across London and internationally.
This summer, we are delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme across six London boroughs and are looking for enthusiastic, creative, and reliable individuals to join our team.
Positions Available
- Summer Camp Design Leader
- Summer Camp Design Assistant
Whether you are an experienced educator, teaching assistant, artist, designer, architect, university student, graduate, or youth worker, we would love to hear from you if you are passionate about inspiring children through creativity.
What You'll Do
- Deliver fun, engaging art, design and STEAM activities for children aged 5–16.
- Inspire creativity, confidence and problem-solving through hands-on learning.
- Support children in a safe, inclusive and positive environment.
- Prepare activity materials and assist with setting up and packing away.
- Work collaboratively with fellow staff, schools and community venues.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and programme procedures.
Design Leaders will also lead daily sessions, supervise Design Assistants, and ensure activities are delivered to a high standard.
What We're Looking For
We welcome applicants with experience or an interest in:
- Teaching or Teaching Assistance
- Youth Work or Childcare
- Art and Design
- Architecture
- Fashion Design
- Illustration
- Animation
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Fine Art
- Engineering
- STEAM Education
- Holiday Camps or Children's Activities
Essential Requirements
- Passion for working with children.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and reliable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one before employment).
- Ability to travel to one or more programme locations.
Working Hours
- Up to 4 hours per day
- Maximum 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday during the Summer Holiday Programme
- Morning and/or afternoon shifts depending on programme location
This flexible role is ideal for university students, graduates, teachers, freelancers and creative professionals looking for rewarding summer work.
Salary
- £55–£80 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
Why Join IDEA?
At IDEA Design Hub CIC, we believe creativity changes lives. Our programmes help children think like architects, designers, engineers, artists and innovators while building confidence, communication and problem-solving skills.
You'll become part of a supportive, creative team making a genuine difference in children's lives, with opportunities for future work in our after-school clubs, holiday camps and in-school programmes throughout the year.
How to Apply
Please send your:
- CV
- Short cover letter explaining why you'd like to join IDEA Design Hub CIC
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.
Join us this summer and help inspire the next generation of creative thinkers!
Pay: £55.00-£100.00 per day
Work Location: In person
