Learning Support Assistant - Manchester

AMA Admin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible hours

Temp-to-perm routes

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting 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’ll gain experience across a range of welcoming schools while enjoying flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children, a genuine passion for learning and safeguarding. Roles offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and APSCo compliant safe recruitment standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in education, care or similar setting.
• Qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable across different school environments.
• Ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

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 pupil confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to meet pupils' needs.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work across our partner schools in Manchester on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis, starting September 2026.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive schools, gaining experience across different year groups and settings while maintaining the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Whether you're looking for a better work-life balance, returning to education, looking to gain experience across different schools or simply want greater flexibility, working as a Learning Support Assistant with Milk Education can provide the right opportunities for you.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities across the curriculum.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND and adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
• Assisting with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working with children or young people within an education, care or similar setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A flexible, adaptable and reliable approach to working across different school environments.
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Confident supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• 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