Learning Support Assistant - Foster Inclusion & Growth

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm pathway

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Gateshead. The role involves supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, including SEND students, to access the curriculum and develop confidence and positive learning habits.

You will work closely with teachers to adapt activities, monitor progress, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment that prioritises wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, education, care, youth work, coaching or mentoring setting.
• Interest in supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• Strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Patient, calm and approachable manner.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and establish trust.
• Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups to address learning and pastoral needs.
• Support students with SEND to access the curriculum.
• Adapt activities and resources with teachers to meet individual needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing, sharing relevant information with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Patience

Relationship building

Teamwork

Behaviour management

SEND awareness

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., Psychology, Education, Sociology)

A Level 2 or 3 qualification in education/childcare/learning support

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Gateshead. The role involves supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, including SEND students, to access the curriculum and develop confidence and positive learning habits.

You will work closely with teachers to adapt activities, monitor progress, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment that prioritises wellbeing and inclusion.