1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Milk Academy

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or LSA looking for a long-term role supporting secondary-aged students.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEND team to provide targeted support to students across the secondary age range. This may include working 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Experience supporting students with SEND or additional needs.
• Confident managing behaviour and maintaining positive relationships.
• Patient, supportive and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help students access the secondary curriculum.
• Support positive behaviour and engagement.
• Work with teachers and pastoral/SEND teams.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.

Skills

Secondary-aged students

SEND support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or LSA looking for a long-term role supporting secondary-aged students.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEND team to provide targeted support to students across the secondary age range. This may include working 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with additional learning needs and SEND
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping students access the secondary curriculum
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement
• Working alongside teachers and the school’s pastoral/SEND teams
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging their confidence and independence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged students
• Has previous experience supporting students with SEND or additional needs
• Is confident managing behaviour and maintaining positive relationships
• Is patient, supportive and resilient
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about helping young people succeed

Experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, challenging behaviour or other additional needs would be highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.

• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.