Inclusion Support Assistant – Hebburn

Milk Education; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Flexible working

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Inclusion Support Assistants to work across primary schools, helping pupils with additional needs access learning and reach their potential. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, promoting inclusion and positive behaviour in a collaborative school setting.

Candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and be prepared to hold an Enhanced DBS. Competitive pay and flexible hours are offered, with opportunities for long-term roles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, childcare or support settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability to varying needs.
• Ability to support pupils with learning, social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning activities and engage in class.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience and resilience

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant

Location: Primary Schools
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Contract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in education?

Milk Education are recruiting Inclusion Support Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and inclusive Primary Schools. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Support children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning activities and engage in the classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

About You

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare or support setting.
• Are passionate about inclusion and supporting children with additional needs.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Hold, or are willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to FREE and discounted CPD through Milk Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's educational journeys.

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. 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 acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.