SEN Learning Support Assistant — Secondary (Term-Time)

Milk Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Term-time hours 08:30–15:30

CPD and training through MilkEducation

Free lesson planning tools and classro

Free wellbeing support and community

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in South Tyneside, starting in September on a term-time basis. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support students across multiple Key Stages, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

You’ll work closely with teachers and SEND teams to provide tailored classroom support, whether one-to-one, with small intervention groups, or supporting the whole

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with young people, ideally within education, youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and positive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across multiple Key Stages 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 all safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Patience & adaptability

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in South Tyneside, starting in September on a term-time basis. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support students across multiple Key Stages, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

You’ll work closely with teachers and SEND teams to provide tailored classroom support, whether one-to-one, with small intervention groups, or supporting the whole