SEN Learning Support Assistant
Middleton
Up to £115 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Whether you’re an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant or looking to build a career in education, Milk Education has an exciting opportunity for you.
We are recruiting for an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Middleton to support a secondary school on either a full-time or part-time basis. This SEN Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Middleton is ideal for aspiring teachers, psychology graduates, youth workers, support workers, or anyone with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
About the Role
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Middleton, you’ll provide tailored support to students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within the classroom. You’ll work alongside teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff to help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Your role may include:
- Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with a range of additional needs
- Working with pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties
- Delivering intervention sessions and supporting personalised learning plans
- Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and engagement
- Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential
- Based in or commutable to Middleton
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive and positive attitude with a genuine passion for inclusive education
Why Join Milk Education?
This SEN Learning Support Assistant role in Middleton offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within secondary education while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives. Many of our SEN Learning Support Assistants in Middleton progress into teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or long-term school roles.
Benefits include:
- Competitive daily rates up to £115 per day
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
- Free CPD and specialist SEND training
- Wellbeing support
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
- Opportunities to work in welcoming secondary schools across Middleton
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 enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Middleton employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
