Secondary Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 & SEND Support

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Milk Academy

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or LSA looking for a long-term role supporting secondary-aged students.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEND team to provide targeted support to students across the secondary age range. This may include working 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Experience supporting students with SEND or additional needs.
• Confident managing behaviour and maintaining positive relationships.
• Patient, supportive and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help students access the secondary curriculum.
• Support positive behaviour and engagement.
• Work with teachers and pastoral/SEND teams.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.

Skills

Secondary-aged students

SEND support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or LSA looking for a long-term role supporting secondary-aged students.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEND team to provide targeted support to students across the secondary age range. This may include working 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom.