Graduate Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Young Learners

AMA Admin; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates with temp-to-perm

APSCo Compliance+ accredited for high‑

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Priority partnership school network

CPD courses via Milk Academy

Free PSHE resources

Educator wellbeing resources

School preparation pack

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils across North Durham, working in small groups or 1:1 to build communication and self‑management skills while encouraging independence.

You will benefit from extensive training, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, flexible days, and a community focused on educator wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated in the last 5 years from a transferable degree (psychology, coaching, education, counselling etc)
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Patience and a calm approach to assisting others
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance
• Inspire children to engage in lessons consistently
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Calm approach

Recent school experience

Education

Recent graduate (last 5 years)

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils across North Durham, working in small groups or 1:1 to build communication and self‑management skills while encouraging independence.

You will benefit from extensive training, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, flexible days, and a community focused on educator wellbeing and professional development.