Young Minds Support Assistant

September Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Durham

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and creative individual who loves helping children learn, grow and believe in themselves? 💛

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Childcare Practitioner, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Graduate or simply passionate about making a difference to young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Milk Education is looking for enthusiastic Young Minds Support Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across Durham, supporting children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

With September recruitment underway, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, build your education career or secure a long-term role within a primary school.

💡 The Role

As a Young Minds Support Assistant, you'll play an important part in helping children feel confident, supported and ready to learn.

Working alongside teachers and school staff, you'll help create positive learning experiences, build strong relationships with pupils and provide encouragement when children need an extra helping hand.

Every day will be different, with opportunities to support classroom learning, small-group activities, individual pupils and children's wider emotional and social development.

🌟 What We're Looking For

You don't need to have years of school experience. We're looking for people who are:

• Experienced in working with children or young people in any setting
• Caring, patient and approachable
• Creative, energetic and enthusiastic
• Confident building positive relationships
• Passionate about children's learning and development
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work as part of a team
• Available for at least 3 days per week (flexible)

✨ Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with engaging lessons and classroom activities
• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress
• Delivering creative, practical and interactive activities
• Encouraging children to participate, communicate and build confidence
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping children develop independence and resilience
• Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming classroom environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and a positive role model

Many of our Young Minds Support Assistants go on to secure long-term and permanent positions within schools through Milk Education.

🚀 Why Work with Milk Education?

When you work with Milk, you'll benefit from:

• 💷 Competitive rates of pay
• 🛡️ Guaranteed Pay Scheme available for added financial security*
• 🎓 Opportunities to secure permanent school positions
• ⚡ FastTrack™ Compliance – quick and simple onboarding
• 🤝 Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• ✅ Quick and hassle-free registration
• 📚 Access to 1,000+ FREE and discounted CPD courses
• 🏫 Exclusive School & Trust Partnerships
• 💡 FREE PSHE lesson plans covering sensitive and relevant topics

📍 Location

Durham and surrounding areas

We'll match you with opportunities based on your experience, availability and travel preferences, helping you find a school placement that's right for you.

🛡️ Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

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.

🌟 Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about helping young minds learn, grow and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards an exciting career supporting children in Durham's primary schools!

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