Learning Support Assistant (EOTAS)

AMA Admin; Windsor; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Milk Education in Berkshire is seeking a compassionate LSA / Learning Mentor to support a young person for 17 hours per week as part of a specialist EOTAS team.

The role focuses on learning, wellbeing, communication and life skills, both at home and within the community, with hands-on experiences such as science, swimming, nature, building and community visits, while adapting to the learner's individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience in LSA/Teaching Assistant roles.
• Experience with autistic or neurodivergent learners.
• Patient, calm, creative and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the tutor and wider professional team
• Support learning through practical, hands-on experiences
• Help develop confidence, communication and independence
• Build trusting relationships with the learner
• Support community-based learning and activities
• Adapt approach to individual needs

Skills

Experience with children

LSA/TA experience

Neurodivergent support

Patience & flexibility

Job description

Milk Alternative, part of Milk Education, supports young people who need a different route to learning. We're looking for a compassionate and creative LSA / Learning Mentor to support a young person for 17 hours per week as part of a specialist EOTAS team in the Berkshire area.

This is a varied role focused on learning, wellbeing, communication and life skills, both at home and within the community.

The role

• Work alongside the tutor and wider professional team
• Support learning through practical, hands-on experiences
• Help develop confidence, communication and independence
• Build positive relationships based on trust
• Support community-based learning and activities
• Adapt your approach to the young person's individual needs

Activities could include science, technology, swimming, nature, building, community visits and other interest-led experiences.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people
• Has worked as an LSA, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or similar
• Has experience supporting autistic and/or neurodivergent young people
• Understands PDA and low-demand approaches (desirable)
• Is patient, calm, creative and flexible
• Can build trusting relationships
• Is passionate about supporting independence
• Works well as part of a wider team

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to work in the Berkshire / RBWM area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interested? If you're passionate about helping a young person learn, grow and become more independent, we'd love to hear from you.

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.