SEMH LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - DARLINGTON

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£107.71+)

Long-term opportunities

CPD and training

Dedicated consultant

24/7 support

Wellbeing support

Free teaching resources

FastTrack Compliance

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant in Darlington to provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs. This full-time, long-term role offers a daily rate of £107.71+ and requires patience, compassion and consistency when helping young people engage with learning and manage emotions.

The role involves building trusting relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and working with teachers to create a calm, nurturing classroom environment across Darlington

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or care settings preferred.
• Patient and compassionate approach to working with young people.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and support emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teachers and wider support staff.
• Create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

1:1 support

small-group support

emotional regulation

relationship building

Job description

SEMH LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - DARLINGTON

Darlington | Full-Time | Long-Term | £107.71+ per day

Make a difference where it matters most.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who need a little extra support to thrive?

Milk Education is looking for resilient, patient and enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to a young person's education, confidence and wellbeing.

THE ROLE

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Help pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support pupils to engage with learning and classroom activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work alongside teachers and wider support staff
• Create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A QUALIFIED TA!

We welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Schools or education
• Care or support work
• Youth work or mentoring
• Sports coaching
• Childcare or nursery settings
• Social care
• Community or volunteering roles
• Supporting children or adults with additional needs
• Graduate Schemes

What matters most is that you are patient, compassionate, consistent and confident working with young people.

WHY MILK EDUCATION?

• £107.71+ per day
• Long-term and day-to-day opportunities
• Excellent rates of pay
• FREE CPD and training
• Dedicated personal consultant
• 24/7 support
• Wellbeing support
• Free teaching resources
• FastTrack™ Compliance
• Potential permanent opportunities

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators.

Location: Darlington & surrounding areas
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Start: ASAP / October 2026

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance procedures.

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