Social & Emotional Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Stanley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

5+ CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE resources

Educator wellbeing resources

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Social & Emotional Support Assistant to join a Primary School in North Durham. You’ll help create a welcoming, secure learning environment that supports pupils with diverse needs.

Join us to gain access to training, ongoing support, and flexible working arrangements geared toward building a long-term career in education.

Milk Education values consistency and community, providing APSCo-aligned safeguarding standards and a supportive consultant network.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them.
• Recent experience in a school or education setting (preferred).
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual learning needs.
• Helping students to access the curriculum through challenging and exciting tasks and lessons.
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and included.
• Assisting with the delivery of targeted intervention and catch-up sessions to help pupils bridge learning gaps.

Skills

Passion for children

Understanding needs

Education experience

Childcare qualification

Education

Level 2/3 childcare education

Job description

Social & Emotional Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Have you had previous experience working with children? Are you looking to build a career in education?

We'recurrently seeking a Social & Emotional Support Assistant to join a Primary Schoolbased inNorth Durham. You'llbe joininga welcoming school that puts wellbeing and community at thecenterof everything they do. Helping to build a happy and secure learning environment for all.

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

Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.It's a great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that values consistency.

Support Assistant - Requirements or Skills:

• Passion for working with children
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)

Support Assistant - Main Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual learning needs
• Helping students to access the curriculum through challenging and exciting tasks and lessons
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and included
• Assisting with the delivery of targeted intervention and catch-up sessions to help pupils bridge learning gaps

Benefits of working with Milk Education:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing,enrichmentand community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equalopportunitiesemployer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, dis