Creative Media & Marketing Teaching Assistant
Location: Bishops Stortford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Part-Time (2–3 days per week), Term Time Only
Benefits: School holidays off, professional development opportunities, and potential progression into a full-time role as CRE8 continues to expand.
Join a Growing Creative Industry Academy
CRE8 is a fast-growing Creative Industry Academy delivering post-16 education through real-world projects, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences.
Our learners develop skills in:
- Creative Media
- Content Creation
- Social Media
- Photography
- Videography
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Business
Working alongside sports clubs, businesses, charities, and creative organisations, we help young people build the skills, confidence, and experience needed for successful careers within the creative industries.
We are looking for a positive, creative, and motivated individual to join our team as a Creative Media & Marketing Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring creative professional looking to gain valuable experience within both the creative and education sectors.
Why Join CRE8?
This role offers much more than a traditional Teaching Assistant position.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work within a creative and supportive environment.
- Gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital marketing.
- Build your own professional portfolio.
- Work on real-world projects and campaigns.
- Develop industry contacts and experience.
- Support young people in developing creative careers.
- Receive support towards teaching and training qualifications.
- Progress within a growing organisation.
As CRE8 continues to expand, future opportunities may become available within education, content creation, digital marketing, and project management roles.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a varied role where you’ll support both the day-to-day delivery of CRE8 and help showcase the fantastic work our learners produce.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Supporting tutors during lessons and practical workshops.
- Assisting learners with creative projects and portfolio work.
- Capturing photos and videos of lessons, events, and activities.
- Creating content for CRE8 social media channels.
- Designing simple graphics and promotional materials using Canva.
- Helping to promote learner achievements and success stories.
- Supporting open evenings, recruitment events, and industry visits.
- Assisting with general organisation and project administration.
No two days are the same, and full support and training will be provided.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be an expert in everything.
We’re looking for someone who has confidence in some of the following areas:
- Social media
- Content creation
- Photography
- Videography
- Graphic design
- Digital marketing
You may be:
- A recent graduate from a Creative Media, Marketing, Photography, Film, Digital Content, or similar course.
- A content creator looking to gain professional experience.
- Someone interested in a future career in education.
- An aspiring marketer looking to build their portfolio.
- A creative individual looking for a role with variety and progression opportunities.
Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic, reliable, organised, and enjoy working with young people.
Essential Skills
- Good communication skills.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Basic content creation skills.
- Experience using social media platforms.
- Confidence using Canva or similar design software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Desirable Skills
- Photography or videography experience.
- Basic photo or video editing skills.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Understanding of social media marketing.
- Experience working with young people.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Career Development & Progression
At CRE8, we believe in developing people from within.
For the right candidate, we can provide support towards recognised teaching qualifications, including:
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
This could lead to future progression into tutoring and programme delivery roles.
There may also be opportunities to work on projects with local and national businesses, sports clubs, charities, and creative organisations through our growing network of industry partnerships.
As CRE8 expands, future opportunities may become available within:
- Content Creation
- Social Media Management
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing & Communications
- Creative Project Management
- Education & Training
This role is designed to help someone develop skills, build experience, and grow alongside the organisation.
What We Offer
- Term-time only working pattern.
- Paid school holidays.
- Creative and supportive working environment.
- Real-world industry experience.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Support towards teaching qualifications.
- Opportunities to build your portfolio and industry network.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
You enjoy being creative, working with people, and learning new skills.
You are comfortable taking photos, creating content, supporting projects, and getting involved in a variety of activities.
Most importantly, you want to make a positive impact on young people’s futures whilst building your own experience and career within a growing organisation.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £8,000.00-£12,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Location:
- Bishop's Stortford CM23 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
