1:1 Support Assistant

Milk Education; Killingworth (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Supportive school environment

Experience across multiple year groups

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant to guide you

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a 1:1 Support Assistant in Killingworth to provide dedicated one-to-one support to primary pupils, helping them thrive academically and personally.

You will monitor pupil progress, collaborate with teachers and SENCOs, adapt resources to individual needs, and promote positive behaviour in line with school policies. Two years’ experience and a passion for supporting children are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs or SEND (desirable).
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• A patient, caring, and empathetic approach to supporting children's individual needs.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to accurately record and report pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record the pupil's progress, providing feedback to teachers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external agencies where required.
• Adapt learning resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Promote positive behaviour using appropriate strategies and school policies.
• Encourage the pupil's confidence, independence, and engagement within the classroom.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and empathy

Organisational skills

Job description

1:1 Support Assistant.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity as a 1:1 Support Assistant in Killingworth, we have the perfect role for you.

Join us in making a real difference by providing dedicated one-to-one support to children in primary school settings, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

If you have at least two years' experience working with children and are passionate about supporting their individual needs, we'd love to hear from you. Become part of a supportive team where your skills, patience, and commitment can have a lasting impact every day.

About the role?

As a 1:1 Support Assistant you will:

• Monitor and record the pupil's progress, providing feedback to teachers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external agencies where required.
• Adapt learning resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Promote positive behaviour using appropriate strategies and school policies.
• Encourage the pupil's confidence, independence, and engagement within the classroom.

About you?

We are looking for 1:1 Support Assistant who:

• A minimum of two years' experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs or SEND (desirable).
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• A patient, caring, and empathetic approach to supporting children's individual needs.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to accurately record and report pupil progress.

What we offer?

Benefits of Milk are:

• Competitive Pay Rates.
• A support and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple year groups.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement.
• Potential for a permanent position within the school.

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 equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.