Primary Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Student Growth

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Fast-track registration

Milk Academy CPD courses

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join primary schools in Hartlepool and surrounding areas from September 2026. You will support pupils in the classroom, help them access learning, build confidence and independence, and remove barriers to education.

Whether experienced or new to education, you will contribute to targeted interventions, support SEND learners, and work with teachers to deliver engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in school, education, care, youth work, or support setting is advantageous.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Confident supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Passion for helping children achieve full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist with targeted interventions and additional learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and the wider school team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Patient and adaptable

Ability to support pupils one-to-one &

Understanding safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join primary schools in Hartlepool and surrounding areas from September 2026. You will support pupils in the classroom, help them access learning, build confidence and independence, and remove barriers to education.

Whether experienced or new to education, you will contribute to targeted interventions, support SEND learners, and work with teachers to deliver engaging activities.