At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Company: Milk Education, dedicated to transforming educational journeys for children.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; passion for supporting diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 10800 - 11200 £ per year.
Learning Support Assistant – SEN School
Location
Caterham and Surrey areas
Pay
Day rate – £108.00-£112.00 (dependent on experience) | Weekly Pay
Contract
Full-time | Long-term Opportunities
Could You Be the Difference in a Child’s Day?
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 specialist
SEN schools supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a role where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
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
- What You’ll Be Doing
- 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 breaktimes, 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.
- Who We’re Looking For
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.
- Why Choose Milk Education
Milk Education , we don’t just find you a role—we support you throughout your education career.
Benefits
- 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.
- What You’ll Need
- 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.
- Apply Today
If you’re ready to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
- clare. whitmarsh@milk-education. co. uk
- 01483 323 100
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 Df E, 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.
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