Learning Support Assistant – Durham

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Durham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Learning Support Assistant, hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or have recent experience supporting children within a primary school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential by providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group intervention support.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning.
• Support pupils with SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and school staff.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience working within a primary school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of learning abilities.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for helping children succeed academically and personally.

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Durham and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time roles with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources.
• Wellbeing support, including access to our Educator Wellbeing Hub.
• School Preparation Pack to help you feel confident before your first day.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting salary will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next Learning Support Assistant opportunity and want to make a genuine difference in children’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
01642 983001
✉️ chris.shaw@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (or be willing to obtain one), professional reference checks, and full compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo Compliance+ standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.