Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Hartlepool and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals and are looking to develop your career within education, we'd love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You'll play a key role in supporting pupils within the classroom, helping them access learning, develop confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist with targeted interventions and additional learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and communication development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and the wider school team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience within a school, education, care, youth work, or support setting is advantageous.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Confident supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Hartlepool and surrounding areas.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

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.

Apply Today

If you're looking for your next Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Hartlepool and want to make a genuine difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
📞 01642 983001
✉️ chris.shaw@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.