Creative Engagement Assistant Facilitator
The Creative Engagement Assistant Facilitators support the delivery of the Assemble programme, working closely with the Lead Facilitator and Creative Engagement Team.
Assistant Facilitators play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for young people, contributing to session delivery, supporting participants’ engagement, and helping ensure sessions run smoothly. This role is well suited to practitioners who are developing their facilitation practice and are interested in working within inclusive, youth-led creative programmes.
Role: Creative Engagement Assistant Facilitator
Project: Assemble https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/news/exeter-northcott-becomes-the-south-west-partner-for-national-youth-theatres-assemble/
Responsible to: Creative Engagement Lead Facilitator, Youth Development Producer, Community Engagement Producer, & Artist Development Producer
Location: Onsite with partner organisation
Terms & Conditions
Contract type: Freelance / Fixed-term (project-based)
Fee: £22.31 per hour
Commitment: 14 weeks | 2-hour session per week
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of disability and/or neurodiversity.
How to apply
As part of our commitment to inclusion we’re working to widen the pool of people who hear about vacancies at the theatre and make the process of applying for a job as straightforward as possible.
For this role we’re asking all candidates to click on the Apply Now link for this vacancy on our website and submit written and/or video/audio responses to the same three questions so you can tell us about yourself and why you’re the right person for this role:
- Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at the Northcott
- Tell us how your experience meets the person specification
- Tell us about what professional support you might need if we were to offer you this role
And then upload a copy of your latest CV.
If you would like the information in an alternative format, support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to make your application, please contact us at jobs@exeternorthcott.co.uk.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jacob Blackburn, Youth Development Producer, j.blackburn2@exeter.ac.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am
Date of Interviews: Week commencing 30th March 2026 at the Barnfield Theatre
NB
We’ll pay travel expenses for candidates invited to interview.
When we invite candidates to interview, we’ll ask if they have any access needs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Supporting Programme Delivery
- Support the delivery of workshop and session activity as directed by the Lead Facilitator.
- Work with individuals and small groups to support engagement, understanding and participation.
- Contribute ideas and creative input to sessions, where appropriate.
Inclusion, Access & Participation
- Support inclusive practice within sessions, responding sensitively to a range of access needs.
- Help create a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for all participants.
- Build positive, appropriate relationships with young people and volunteers.
Safeguarding, Welfare & Health & Safety
- Support safeguarding and health & safety within sessions, in line with organisational policies.
- Maintain clear professional boundaries at all times.
- Report any concerns regarding welfare, behaviour or safety promptly to the Lead Facilitator or Creative Engagement Team.
Partnership Working & Communication
- Work collaboratively with Lead Facilitators, partner staff and fellow facilitators.
- Support trips, visits and additional activity linked to the programme as required.
Practical & Operational Support
- Assist with setting up, clearing away and managing materials, resources and equipment.
- Support smooth session delivery by responding flexibly to the needs of the group and the Lead Facilitator.
Working Approach & Responsibility
Creative Engagement Assistant Facilitators work under the guidance of the Lead Facilitator and Creative Engagement Team. They are responsible for supporting high-quality, inclusive delivery and for contributing positively to the experience of young people taking part in the programme.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience & Practice
- Experience of supporting creative workshops or activities with young people.
- Interest in participatory, youth-led or co-creative theatre practice.
- Willingness to contribute creatively and collaboratively within sessions.
Inclusion, Access & Safeguarding
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Willingness to adapt practice to support a range of access needs.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and health & safety when working with children and young people (or willingness to learn).
Communication & Professionalism
- Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
- Ability to follow direction while also using initiative when supporting participants.
- Willingness to reflect on practice and develop facilitation skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Lived experience of disability and/or neurodiversity, and/or experience of working from this perspective within creative or educational settings.
- Experience of working with young people in education, youth or community settings.
- Interest in developing a career in creative facilitation, participation or theatre-making.
- Ability to communicate in British Sign Language (BSL).
Equality, Diversity & Access
Exeter Northcott Theatre is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently under-represented in the arts, including people with lived experience of disability and/or neurodiversity.
We recognise the value that lived experience brings to creative learning environments and to the development of inclusive practice. Applicants are invited (but not required) to share relevant lived experience in their application, should they wish to do so.
Additional Information
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one. We can support you with this application).
- The successful candidate will be required to work in line with Exeter Northcott Theatre policies, including safeguarding, equality, and data protection.