Learning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education
Learning Support Assistant
About Us:
Milk Education is more than a supply partner –we’rea community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.
We’recurrently recruiting for aLearning Support Assistant to join aPrimary Schoolin North Durhamon a long- or short-term basis starting in September.
You’ll be joining an inclusive, modern and supportive school, focused on passion for supporting all learners and nurturing high aspirations. The core values of the school lie in success, respect, responsibility, perseverance and collaboration.
This isa great opportunity for anew or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.
You’ll be joining asupportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at thecenterof everything they do.
It’sa good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, responding to their individual needs
- Helping deliver catch-up sessions to close learning gaps
- Working alongside the class teacher on lesson planning and adapting resources
- Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong
Skills:
- Recent experience working in a school or education setting
- Solid numeracy and literacy skills
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
- Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team
- Interest in working with children
- No relocation, lives locally to the North East
- 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.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.
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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.
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