Learning Specialist

Milk Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

APSCo Compliance+ accredited

Flexible days & hours

Milk Academy CPD

Free PSHE resources

Job summary

Milk Education is working closely with several secondary schools across Liverpool to recruit Classroom Support Staff, including Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and HLTA's. You will help pupils reach their full potential and support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.

We welcome applicants with experience in education; training and CPD offered via Milk Academy, flexible hours, APSCo compliance and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Relevant qualifications welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning or emotional needs where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for education

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the classroom?

Milk Education is working closely with several secondary schools across Liverpool that are seeking dedicated Classroom Support Staff, including Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, HLTA's to help pupils reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable school-based experience or continue developing their career within education.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting teachers, promoting engagement and helping create an inclusive learning environment where all pupils can succeed.

The Role:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning or emotional needs where required.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A patient, caring and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

Why choose Milk Education?

At Milk, we take the time to understand your career goals and match you with schools where you can build confidence, develop your teaching practice and genuinely thrive.

You’ll benefit from:

• 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.
• 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.

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.