Learning Support Assistant – Primary Schools in Gateshead

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 08:30–15:30, Monday – Friday

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 per day

Are you a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Milk Education is working with a network of welcoming primary schools across Gateshead, seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support pupils and teaching staff from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in supportive school environments, helping pupils to thrive both academically and socially. Whether you’re looking for a long-term role or want to gain experience across different schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions. You will help create a positive learning environment, encourage pupil engagement, and provide tailored support to children with a range of learning needs, including SEND. This role is ideal for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils who require additional help
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs, including those with SEND
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence in learning
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Classroom Support

• Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources

Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times
• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of all pupils
• Contribute positively to the wider school community where appropriate

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working with children (preferably in a primary school or educational setting)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs (desirable)
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free classroom resources and teaching materials
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
• CPD and training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

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.