Empowering Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School

AMA Admin; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Rotherham with a September 2026 start. You will provide targeted support to students, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence in the classroom.

This role welcomes those with experience in education, youth work, coaching, or care environments, and requires a patient, caring approach. An Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, care, coaching, or a similar environment.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence supporting students with additional educational or behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Support students with additional learning needs (ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD).
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation during lessons.
• Help students build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams to deliver effective support strategies.
• Provide support both inside and outside the classroom where appropriate.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that enable students to thrive.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Passion for helping students

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Rotherham with a September 2026 start. You will provide targeted support to students, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence in the classroom.

This role welcomes those with experience in education, youth work, coaching, or care environments, and requires a patient, caring approach. An Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.