SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, or transferable skills from care, youth work, or support settings?

Milk Education is recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming secondary schools in Gateshead and the surrounding areas, with opportunities available from September on a term-time basis.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you’ll provide tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Working closely with teachers and SEND teams, you’ll support students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within the classroom to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support pupils in accessing lessons and adapting learning activities where needed.
• Encourage student engagement, independence, and confidence.
• Assist with implementing individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Monitor and report on student progress and wellbeing.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and SEND policies at all times.

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, or transferable experience from care, youth work, coaching, or support work.
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about inclusive education and making a positive impact.
• Can build trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Why Choose Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we match passionate support staff with schools where they can make a real difference. You’ll receive ongoing support from your dedicated consultant, access to high-quality CPD through Milk Academy, and opportunities for long-term and permanent positions across our trusted partner schools.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
• This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

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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.