Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support pupils in Nottingham's SEN schools. This role involves providing tailored support to help students with additional needs succeed academically and personally. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The position offers excellent pay rates and flexible working hours, along with access to various benefits and development courses.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible days and working hours

Exclusive discounts through Perks Portal

Access to accredited CPD courses

24/7 support from a personal consultant

Eco-friendly agency

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of teachers and SEN staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers in adapting lessons to meet learning styles.
• Support pupils with emotional development throughout the school day.
• Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Ability to work under direction

Job description

Milk Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join SEN schools across Nottingham, working on a long‑term or short‑term basis, starting immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring and motivated individuals who want to make a real difference by helping pupils with additional needs succeed both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support to pupils to help them access the curriculum and achieve learning goals.
• Assist teachers in adapting lessons and resources to meet a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Support pupils with communication, confidence, and emotional development throughout the school day.
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels supported and valued.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of teachers and SEN staff.

Benefits to YOU

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5‑Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived‑experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco‑friendly education supply agency!

Apply now or get in touch for more information about this great opportunity:

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Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose‑driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We're committed to finding high‑quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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