SEN Learning Support Assistant - Term-Time, Flexible Hours

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

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