KS2 SATs Learning Support Assistant

Primary Schools in Hartlepool

Start Date – September 2026, as we have multiple roles available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: £107.70 per day

Education and Training – KS2 SATs Learning Support Assistant – Hartlepool

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting pupils through one of the most important stages of their primary education?

Milk Education are recruiting KS2 SATs Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming primary schools in Hartlepool. This full-time opportunity is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced Teaching Assistants looking to make a real difference to children's confidence, attainment, and academic progress ahead of their Year 6 SATs.

You will work closely with Year 6 pupils, providing targeted intervention, small group support, and one-to-one guidance to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Mathematics.

Why this role is ideal

Working as a KS2 SATs Learning Support Assistant provides excellent experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in:

• Primary Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• SEN Teaching
• Education
• Child Development
• Learning Support
• Intervention Teaching

You will gain first-hand experience in:

• Delivering targeted SATs interventions
• Supporting children to improve literacy and numeracy skills
• Building pupil confidence and resilience
• Working with children of different abilities and learning styles
• Providing one-to-one and small group academic support
• Monitoring pupil progress and celebrating achievement
• Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders
• Developing classroom management and behaviour support skills

Your Core Purpose

Your goal is to:

• Support Year 6 pupils in preparing for their KS2 SATs
• Increase confidence and reduce test-related anxiety
• Deliver engaging intervention sessions that improve attainment
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning
• Help pupils achieve their individual academic goals
• Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting Year 6 pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups
• Delivering focused Reading, Writing, SPaG, and Maths intervention sessions
• Reinforcing classroom learning through targeted support
• Helping pupils develop effective revision and study strategies
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and resilience
• Acting as a positive role model within the classroom
• Supporting classroom routines and maintaining an engaging learning environment

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree or are currently studying towards one (Education, English, Maths, Psychology, or a related subject is desirable)
• Experience working with primary-aged children in schools, tutoring, coaching, or youth settings
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed academically
• The ability to motivate and inspire young learners

KS2 SATs Learning Support Assistant – Hartlepool

To apply, please contact:

bethany.dowell@milk-education.co.uk