Secondary SEN Learning Support Assistant (Term-Time)

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible term-time hours 08:30-15:30

CPD and training

Free lesson planning tools

Free wellbeing support

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in Durham, starting in September on a term-time basis. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, working one-to-one, in small groups or with the whole class, alongside teachers and SEND teams.

This role suits someone passionate about education and making a difference for young people, with transferable skills from youth work, care, coaching or mentoring. Training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with young people, ideally in education, youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within the classroom
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help pupils achieve their learning goals
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence and independence
• Supporting students with additional learning needs, including SEND where required
• Promoting positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Building positive relationships with students, staff and parents where appropriate
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in Durham, starting in September on a term-time basis. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, working one-to-one, in small groups or with the whole class, alongside teachers and SEND teams.

This role suits someone passionate about education and making a difference for young people, with transferable skills from youth work, care, coaching or mentoring. Training and CPD are provided.