Primary Learning Support Assistant — Flexible Hours & CPD

Milk Education; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Milk Academy CPD access

Free PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

Support from personal consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a North Durham primary school on a long- or short-term basis starting in September. You will support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, help deliver catch-up sessions, and work with the class teacher on lesson planning and resource adaptation.

This role suits both new and experienced educators who value wellbeing, community, and sustained school relationships.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a school or education setting.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).
• Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team.
• Interest in working with children.
• No relocation, lives locally to the North East.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, responding to their individual needs.
• Helping deliver catch-up sessions to close learning gaps.
• Working alongside the class teacher on lesson planning and adapting resources.
• Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong.

Skills

Recent school/education experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Team player

Willing to work with children

Local to North East

Education

Level 2/3 childcare or education

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a North Durham primary school on a long- or short-term basis starting in September. You will support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, help deliver catch-up sessions, and work with the class teacher on lesson planning and resource adaptation.

This role suits both new and experienced educators who value wellbeing, community, and sustained school relationships.