Artist Assistant: Training Placement – Emily Peasgood Studio

Deadline to apply – Thursday 1st May, link here

Fee: £150 per 8 hour day (£18.75 per h/r). This is a freelance role and you will be responsible for your own taxes.

Location: Haydock Library, St. Helens (Hybrid working available, Flexible hours).

Contract Type: Project-based.

Duration: 16 days over 10 months.

Reporting to: Dr Emily Peasgood and Project Manager Theresa Smith.

Emily Peasgood Studio are seeking an Artist Assistant to support a project that aims to drive meaningful change in accessibility and inclusivity at Haydock Library in St. Helens. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an environment that is accessible to all, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our project. You will support the core team in the redesign of Haydock Library, St. Helens, specifically in designing public engagement materials for co-production workshops in the local community. This project is co-produced through an engagement programme with children, young people, adults and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The design includes the library space, a combined meeting room and sensory space, and a disabled toilet.

This post will provide an opportunity to shadow the team, learn new skills and provide assistance and support throughout the project.

Emily Peasgood Studio is a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1) who advocates for and enacts inclusion in hiring policy for all available roles. Their recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; reasonable adjustments and access statements are part of our culture. This role is open to people with disabilities.