📚 Help Them Believe They Can! – Learning Support Assistant | Darlington

📍 Darlington | 📅 September 2026 | 🏫 Primary School | ⏰ Full-Time

🌟 Could you be the person who makes learning click?

Milk Education is looking for a positive, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Darlington this September.

This role is perfect for someone who loves helping children build confidence, overcome challenges and celebrate their progress.

You'll work alongside the class teacher to support pupils both in the classroom and through focused 1:1 and small-group activities. From helping a child master their times tables to encouraging a reluctant reader to pick up a book, you'll play a huge part in helping pupils believe in themselves.

🎯 Your Day Could Include

• 📖 Supporting children with reading, phonics and comprehension.
• 🔢 Helping pupils develop confidence in maths.
• ✏️ Supporting writing, spelling and classroom activities.
• 👥 Working with individuals and small groups.
• 🧠 Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• ⭐ Encouraging confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• 🎨 Getting involved in fun, creative and practical classroom activities.
• 🤝 Working closely with teachers and other support staff.
• 🎉 Celebrating progress and those all-important "I've got it!" moments.

💛 Who We're Looking For

You don't need to have years of classroom experience. We're looking for someone who is:

• Naturally patient, encouraging and positive.
• Confident communicating with children.
• Reliable and ready to get involved.
• Passionate about helping children succeed.
• Able to work independently while also being part of a wider school team.
• Experienced in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring or youth setting – desirable but not essential.
• A graduate, aspiring teacher or someone with relevant volunteering/placement experience.

🚀 Why This Role?

Because sometimes a child doesn't need someone to give them the answer.

They need someone to sit beside them, encourage them to try again and say:

“You've got this.”

If you're looking for a role where you can see the difference you're making every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

🎁 Why Milk Education?

• 💰 Excellent rates of pay
• ⚡ Fast-track registration
• 🎓 FREE CPD training
• 📚 FREE teaching resources and lesson plans
• 💚 Educator Wellbeing support
• 🎒 School Preparation Pack
• 📱 24/7 support from your personal consultant
• 🏫 Access to a wide range of school opportunities
• 🚀 Potential for longer-term and permanent positions

📩 Ready to Make a Difference?

Send your CV to Bethany today:

bethany.dowell@milk-education.co.uk

📍 Darlington – DL1 1AA

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.

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