William Jones
Liverpool,England
Summary
A highly motivated and creative individual with five years of experience as a teaching assistant in SEN schools, complemented by work as a performer, visual artist, and curator
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision Teaching Agency
Liverpool
09.2019 - Current
- Established strong relationships with pupils and staff in SEN schools.
- Successfully integrated into diverse and challenging classes.
Art Workshop Facilitator
Art burst
London
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed creative workshops centred on story books for children aged five to eight.
- Collaborated with a drama and wellbeing facilitator to promote participant welfare.
- Established a supportive creative environment, encouraging children to explore art without judgement.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision Teaching Agency
London
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Integrated seamlessly with staff and pupils at Paddock Primary and middle school, Putney.
- Developed effective disciplinary skills with challenging students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England 09.2015 - 09.2018
BTEC - Art and Design
Liverpool City College
09.2013 - 09.2015
Skills
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Pastoral Care
- Creativity in teaching
- Prouducing and curatorial experience
NOTABLE COMMISIONS AND PROJECTS
CROP - Emerging artist programme for Chester Contemporary Festival, Curated by Ryan Gander OBE RA. (2023)
- Collaborated affectively with a creative producer and management at Chester Cathedral to produce an installation and performance.
- Organised and facilitated an R+D workshop with five dancers towards my solo performance.
Project Assistant ANTHRO+ SCREEN BY-PRODUCTS EPIDODE II by Mary Pearson Ponderosa Dance, Stolzenhagen, Germany. (2020)
- Supported lead artist as project assitant and perfomer.
- Organised travel and accommodation for lead artist and perfomers.
- Developedand discussed ideas with collaborators for final perfomance.
Timeline
Art Workshop Facilitator
Art burst
01.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision Teaching Agency
01.2022 - 01.2025
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Vision Teaching Agency
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2015 - 09.2018
BTEC - Art and Design
Liverpool City College
09.2013 - 09.2015