Theatre Academy Assistant Practitioner (Freelance Contract)
TAUNTON THEATRE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Taunton Brewhouse
Full-time
2nd April 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Theatre Academy Assistant Practitioner (Freelance Contract) MAIN RELATIONSHIPS Executive Director, Youth Theatre Coordinator, Theatre Academy Practitioners, Duty Managers INTRODUCTION Launched in January 2023, Taunton Brewhouse Theatre Academy offers young people the opportunity to learn, perform and explore theatre together. The workshops will have a termly focus and have a multitude of benefits available to the participants. Taunton Brewhouse Theatre Academy takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during term time, with each term including 10 sessions per term. The successful applicant for the role of Theatre Academy Assistant Practitioner will initially be working with Theatre Academy – Group 5 on Thursdays with potential to have additional shifts on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. The schedule for this vacancy is as follows: THURSDAYS 19:30 to 21:30 Group 5 (15yrs-19yrs) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - To assist sessions, predominantly working with Group 5 (15yrs to 19yrs) - To ensure that Safeguarding and other relevant policies are understood and always followed - To act as a mentor for all participants of varying needs, knowledge and experience - To always act in the best interests of Taunton Brewhouse PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Excellent time management skills - A commitment to accessibility and inclusion in the arts - - Access to own transport to and from the venue - Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be aged 18+ - Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS Clearance DESIRABLE Previous experience of engaging in participation and engagement activities (including as a participant) Experience working with a range of individuals with various access, support and medical needs - - Knowledge of current social, political, and cultural issues which impact young people - - Knowledge of Taunton and the surrounding areas - - - An arts-related qualification at Level 3 or above - Chaperone Licence Previous experience of working within regional theatre venues Experience of providing career-specific guidance to young people RATE OF PAY £12.75 per hour TERMS & CONDITIONS NI & TAX TERM INITIAL DATES The successful applicant must be registered as self-employed and is fully responsible for paying all relevant contributions to HMRC Freelance Contract Thursday 23 April 2026 Thursday 30 April 2026 Thursday 7 May 2026 Thursday 14 May 2026 Thursday 21 May 2026 Thursday 4 June 2026 Thursday 11 June 2026 Thursday 18 June 2026 Thursday 25 June 2026 Thursday 2 July 2026 (a later start date can be agreed with the successful candidate and occasional dates can be covered if the successful candidate has pre-booked commitments) APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit a covering letter (two pages maximum) and CV via email to abbie@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk by Thursday 2 April 2026 at 10am with the subject as Assistant Practitioner Vacancy. In the event a suitable candidate is found before the application deadline advertised, Taunton Brewhouse reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 9 April 2026. If you wish to have an informal conversation or have any questions before applying, please contact Abbie (Youth Theatre Coordinator) via abbie@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.