Studio Assistants

Evenings and Saturday cover
Fixed term until 10th September 2026
Location: Glasgow city centre campus (167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ)

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as a leader in studio-based education. Our studios and workshops are the heart of GSA – spaces where collaboration, experimentation, and innovation thrive across disciplines.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Studio Assistants to join our Technical Support team on a bank system. This flexible arrangement means you will receive initial training (in First Aid, Fire Marshall duties, and Manual Handling) to enable a quick start when a vacancy becomes available.

As a Studio and Workshop Assistant, you will:

• Act as a reliable first point of contact for students, offering a friendly, approachable, and supportive presence.
• Provide guidance and basic advice to students working across Design, Fine Art, and Architecture.
• Support the wider Technical Support team by developing knowledge of our workshop facilities and assisting students in using them safely.
• Maintain studio and workshop spaces, including housekeeping tasks and disposal of specialist waste.
• Uphold safety standards as a trained First Aider and building Fire Marshal (training provided if not already held).

Working hours will be variable but aligned with our 2 current shift patterns:

o    Monday – Thursday: 3.30pm – 9.15pm
o    Friday 3.30pm – 9.15pm & Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00pm

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have an interest in, and some experience of, Design, Fine Art, or Architecture.
• Are approachable, reliable, and able to support students in a variety of creative settings.
• Are proactive, responsible, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
• Hold a valid First Aid certificate (or be willing to train).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most dynamic art schools, supporting students in the creative process while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative studio environment.

Closing date for submission of completed applications:  Thursday 30^th October 2025, at 23:59pm (BST).

Download: Job Description

For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hr@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our Fair Work statement, please click  here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

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