SEN Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Caterham, Kenley, Redhill. Croydon, Surrey

Pay: Day rate – £107.71-£112.00 (dependent on experience) | Weekly Pay

Contract: Full-time | Long-term Opportunities

Could You Be the Difference in a Child’s Day?

At Milk Education
, we know that the right support can transform a child’s educational journey. We’re looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team, working in our client s
chools supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant
, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing tailored support throughout the school day. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff, you’ll help create an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil can succeed.

You’ll be supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Physical disabilities and complex learning needs

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging participation and engagement in lessons and activities.
• Promoting communication, independence, and confidence.
• Supporting positive behaviour using individual strategies.
• Assisting with sensory, practical, and therapeutic activities where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunchtime, and educational visits.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to support pupil progress.
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• SEN schools or mainstream schools
• Care or support work
• Residential childcare
• Youth work or mentoring
• Sports coaching
• Behaviour support
• Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care or Childhood Studies graduates

Most importantly, you’ll have:

• A patient, compassionate, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting inclusion.

At Milk Education
, we don’t just find you a role—we support you throughout your education career.

• 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.

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based, care, coaching, or voluntary experience welcomed).
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

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.