Learning Support Assistant — Flexible Hours & CPD Growth

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and temp-to-perm paths

Flexible days and hours

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Free PSHE lesson plans and resources

Milk Academy training and development

24/7 personal consultant support

Culture-matched placements

Priority partnership network

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work across partner schools in Manchester on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis starting September 2026. You will gain experience across year groups, supporting teachers with engaging activities and helping pupils reach learning goals.

Role requires passion for children’s development, excellent communication and an adaptable, reliable approach to working across different school environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in education, care, or similar settings.
• Qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities across the curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help them achieve learning goals.
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support positive behaviour and encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and school staff.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to meet pupils’ needs.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organisation

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Milk Education is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work across partner schools in Manchester on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis starting September 2026. You will gain experience across year groups, supporting teachers with engaging activities and helping pupils reach learning goals.

Role requires passion for children’s development, excellent communication and an adaptable, reliable approach to working across different school environments.