Learning Support Assistant – Guildford, Surrey
Location: Guildford, Surrey Pay: £100–£115 per day Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: September 2026
A welcoming SEND school in Guildford, Surrey is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with children and wants to support pupils both academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role
- Support pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to help reinforce learning.
- Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND where required.
- Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
- Help pupils access the curriculum through tailored support and encouragement.
- Support pupils during wider school activities, routines, and transitions.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, or additional needs is beneficial.
- Patient, supportive, and approachable.
- Confident working with pupils of different abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to follow instructions while also using initiative.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed.
- Passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Graduates looking to gain school-based experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Milk Education? Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay!
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
- Follow your career progress with access to 1,000+ 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 – helping you feel ready for your school placements.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
- Partnership with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity, providing inspiring school speakers who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
- Located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices.
- Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!
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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.