Student Support

Student Support

September Start | Full-Time Roles | North Durham

Looking for a role where every day makes a real difference?

Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Childcare Practitioner, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Performing Arts Graduate or simply have a passion for supporting children, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 15:30pm | £107.71 daily rate

Milk Education is seeking Student Support Staff to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in welcoming primary schools throughout North Durham. Opportunities are available on both a part-time and full-time basis, with flexible supply work, long-term placements and permanent opportunities available.

As Student Support, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and enriching learning experiences for pupils across primary age groups. Your creativity, energy and positive attitude will help create an environment where children feel motivated, supported and ready to succeed.

We are also supporting a number of partner schools with their September recruitment plans, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain classroom experience or secure their next long-term role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in any capacity (required)
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development (required)
• A creative, energetic and engaging approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliability, adaptability and a positive attitude

This Student Support role is ideal for:

• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants
• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Practitioners
• Youth Workers and Community Support Workers

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
• Delivering creative interventions and engaging learning experiences
• Working with small groups or individual pupils to boost confidence and attainment
• Encouraging participation through creative, practical and interactive activities
• Supporting children with additional learning needs where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme available for added financial security*
• Opportunities to secure permanent school positions
• FastTrack™ Compliance – quick and simple onboarding
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• Quick and hassle-free registration process
• Access to 1,000+ FREE and discounted CPD courses
• Exclusive School & Trust Partnerships
• FREE PSHE lesson plans focused on sensitive and relevant topics

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

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. 

Apply today to begin your journey and make a positive impact in primary schools across North Durham.

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