Autism Learning Support

AMA Admin; Stanley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5+ CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE lesson plans

Free Educator Wellbeing resources

Supportive personal consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is hiring an Autism Support Mentor for a Primary School in North Durham. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' learning needs, helping bridge gaps and support wellbeing.

Join a community-focused team with access to training, ongoing support, and flexible hours to fit your schedule, while you build trusted relationships as a familiar face in school.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them.
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred).
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual learning needs.
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and included.
• Assisting with the delivery of targeted intervention and catch-up sessions to help pupils bridge learning gaps.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Understanding of additional needs

Experience in education setting

A Level 2/3 childcare or education

Education

A Level 2/3 qualification in childcare or education

Job description

Autism Support Mentor

We'recurrently hiring for an Autism Support Mentor to join a Primary Schoolbased inNorth Durham. You'llbe joininga welcoming school that puts wellbeing and community at thecenterof everything they do.

It'sa great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that values consistency.

Milk Education is more than a supply partner -we'rea community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual learning needs
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and included
• Assisting with the delivery of targeted intervention and catch-up sessions to help pupils bridge learning gaps

Requirements or Skills:

• Passion for working with children
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)

Benefits of working with Milk Education:

• 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,enrichmentand 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.

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.

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