SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support secondary schools across Durham and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to students’ education, confidence and wellbeing while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

Whether you have previous experience in education or transferable experience from care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support roles, we want to hear from you!

Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within the classroom
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students access their learning
• Work alongside teachers to support lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Encourage students to remain engaged, focused and motivated
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support positive behaviour and follow individual support strategies
• Assist with classroom organisation and learning resources
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience in education, SEND, behaviour support and pastoral care, while making a genuine difference to young people’s day-to-day learning.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This opportunity is perfect for people who:

• Are passionate about helping young people succeed
• Want to gain experience within a secondary school
• Enjoy supporting students with different learning needs
• Have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or similar roles
• Are considering a career in teaching, SEND, education or youth support
• Are looking for flexible full-time or part-time work

Learning Support Assistant Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring and supportive approach
• Confidence working with young people
• Ability to adapt to different students and learning needs
• Professional, reliable and positive attitude
• Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential

Learning Support Assistant Rewards

• Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for permanent roles
• Speedy registration and fast-track compliance
• Flexible term-time working: 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday
• Culture-matched placements in supportive school environments
• 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

Ready to make a difference in the classroom?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch to find out more:

Email: leah.house@milk-education.co.uk
Phone: [phone removed]

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.