Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses

PSHE resources and wellbeing tools

School prep pack and handover notes

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate Learning Support Assistant for a large 11-16 secondary school in the Middlesbrough area, to work on a full-time, long-term basis, for the new academic year.

This role involves supporting students 1:1 and in small groups, delivering catch-up and intervention sessions, and working with teachers to promote inclusion and raise attainment. Starting pay is determined by qualifications and assignment requirements.

Qualifications

• Recent university degree 2:2 classification or above.
• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
• Clear desire to work with children and young people.
• Previous experience working with children and young people would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant CPD training as required by Milk Education and your placement school.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis to ensure they are succeeding both academically and pastorally, responding to their individual needs.
• Working alongside class teachers and other school staff, providing essential additional support.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students, improving the whole school learning journey.
• Delivering catch-up and intervention sessions.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Desire to work with children

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

Your role & responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis to ensure they are succeeding both academically and pastorally, responding to their individual needs
• Working alongside class teachers and other school staff, providing essential additional support
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students, improving the whole school learning journey
• Delivering catch-up and intervention sessions

Non-negotiables:

• Recent university degree of 2:2 classification or above
• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Clear desire to work with children and young people
• Previous experience working with children and young people would be beneficial, but not essential
• Willingness to undertake relevant CPD training as required by Milk Education and your placement school

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.

Are you a recent graduate looking to work within a school or education setting? Are you considering a future career in education or a teacher training qualification but unsure how to start on this path?

We are recruiting for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant for a large 11-16 Secondary School in the Middlesbrough area, to work on a full-time, long-term basis, for the new academic year!

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.

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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.