SEN Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,977 - 30,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible term-time hours

Free CPD and training access

Free lesson planning tools

Free wellbeing support

Dedicated consultant 24/7 support

Job summary

Milk Education is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in Durham, starting in September on a term-time basis. You’ll support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing one-to-one and small group help, and assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and helping young people reach their potential, with experience in youth work, care, coaching or mentoring

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with young people in education, youth work, care, coaching or mentoring.
• Passion for helping secondary-aged students reach their potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and positive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 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.
• 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 safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we’re a community for educators.

We’re currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in Durham, 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 working one-to-one, with small intervention groups, or supporting the whole class.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about education and making a positive difference to the lives of young people. Whether you have previous school experience or transferable skills from youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring, we’d love to hear from you.

Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 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 staffFollowing all safeguarding procedures and school policies

Learning Support Assistant Rewards

• Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for permanent roles
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working patterns (term-time hours: 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday)
• Culture-matched placements in supportive school environments
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Education
• FREE lesson planning tools and classroom resources
• FREE wellbeing support and access to our community hub
• School preparation guidance to help you feel confident from day one
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant

Learning Support Assistant Requirements or Skills

• Recent experience working with young people, ideally within education, youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring
• A passion for supporting secondary-aged students to achieve their potential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, adaptable, and positive approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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 Compliance+ 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.