Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School in North Manchester

Milk Education is currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive Secondary School in North Manchester. Starting in September, this role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome barriers and encouraging them to reach their academic and personal potential.

This opportunity would be well suited to an experienced Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain valuable experience before entering the education sector, or someone with transferable experience working with children and young people.

Working alongside class teachers and the SEND team, you will provide individualised support to students with a variety of additional learning needs. You will help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported, confident and able to engage with their learning.

Your Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide individual and small group support to students with additional learning needs
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities and ensure students can access the curriculum
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and those who require additional classroom assistance
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning
• Support targeted interventions designed to improve students' academic, social and emotional development
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, resources and everyday learning activities
• Provide consistent encouragement and personalised support to help students overcome barriers to learning
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, teachers, parents and carers
• Contribute towards a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment, while supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare, tutoring, youth work, coaching or similar environment (desirable)
• Has experience supporting students with SEND or additional learning needs (desirable but not essential)
• Is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people
• Has a calm, patient, caring and encouraging approach
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Is flexible, enthusiastic and proactive in their approach
• Is committed to their own professional development and learning
• Understands the importance of safeguarding or is willing to complete the necessary training
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable but not essential)

What's in It for You?

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum)
• A rewarding opportunity within a welcoming and supportive secondary school in North Manchester
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching, SEND or wider education
• Wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

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.

Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch for more information:

Email: miranda.wells@milk-education.co.uk

Why Choose Milk Education?

We're bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we're rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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