Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) – Salford

Milk Education is recruiting for a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming Primary School in Salford on a long-term basis starting in September.

You’ll be joining an inclusive and nurturing school that is committed to ensuring every child has access to high-quality education and support. The school prides itself on promoting equality, celebrating individuality, and creating a positive environment where pupils with additional needs can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Psychology graduate, or support worker looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, helping them to access learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and communication needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Working closely with teachers and the SENDCo to implement tailored support strategies and interventions.

• Recent and relevant experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care, youth work, or support setting.
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable but not essential.

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience and develop specialist skills.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

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Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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