Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed in education? Whether you have experience in schools, care, youth work, coaching, or mentoring, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom.

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

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school staff to support students in accessing learning and achieving their full potential. You'll provide classroom support, deliver one-to-one and small group interventions, and help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 within the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning and progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery, classroom organisation, and learning activities.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Support students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Monitor and report on student progress and wellbeing where appropriate.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing policies at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people in education or transferable settings such as care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or support work.
• Are patient, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Can build positive relationships and inspire confidence in young people.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Why Choose Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. We work closely with our partner schools to match talented support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact. You'll receive ongoing support from your dedicated consultant, access to high-quality CPD through Milk Academy, and opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.

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.