SEN Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven education agency in Liverpool is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide support to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate is empathetic, communicative, and passionate about education. Full training will be provided, and roles start in September 2025, with immediate paid trial days available.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong interest in justice, neurodiversity, and restorative care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social and emotional needs.
• Help students regulate emotions and re-engage with education.
• Use restorative practices to encourage positive behavior.

Skills

Support students

Calm, empathetic communication

Education

Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or Social Sciences

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Liverpool – Full-time | From £101.40 per day

Are you hoping to build a career in primary education? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school setting, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You'll work closely with young people who may be neurodivergent or affected by ADHD or trauma, developing practical skills and insight that are essential for working in today's classrooms.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you'll:

• Support students
• Help students regulate emotions, build resilience, and re‑engage with education
• Use restorative practices to encourage positive behaviour
• Work alongside therapists and staff in a holistic, trauma‑informed environment

Ideal Candidates

We welcome:

• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or Social Sciences (or non‑graduates with relevant experience)
• Individuals with a strong interest in justice, neurodiversity, and restorative care
• Calm, empathetic communicators who value connection before content

Experience with children or young people is beneficial, but not essential—full training provided.

Why Join?

• Build vital experience for careers in youth justice, social work, or mental health
• Be part of a school that prioritises wellbeing and relational support
• Immediate paid trial days available, with full‑time roles starting September 2025

About Milk Education

We're a values‑driven education agency, passionate about matching people with purpose‑led roles. In partnership with the Make Life Kind charity, we promote inclusion, mental health, and empathy‑first education.