Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistant - Milk Education - The UK’s First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency. : Job Details

Are you a graduate looking to gain school based experience before embarking on a career in teaching or the education sector?

Do you have a passion for working with young people and making a positive impact on their school journey?

Milk Education are currently working with SEND schools throughout Gateshead who are looking to appoint Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistants for the academic year (September 2024- July 2025) on a full time basis. You will be working with students that require both academic and pastoral support to ensure they are reaching their expected levels of progress.

You will have the opportunity to work with students on a 1:1 and a small group basis providing tailored intervention sessions as well as supporting class teachers in the classroom. This will provide invaluable experience for those aspiring to enroll on a PGCE or schools direct teacher training programme.

We are looking for aspiring teachers who have graduated in any of the following categories;

• Maths
• English
• Science
• Humanities (History, Geography, RE)
• Languages
• Art and Design
• Psychology or Social Sciences 
• Sport & Physical Activity 

If you are a graduate with a passion for working with young people and have aspirations to work in education or become a future teacher we welcome your application.

Why choose Milk?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Free CPD accredited education courses
• Wellbeing support
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions catered to your job role

Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistants Key criteria:

• Must have a university degree 2:2 or above
• Previous experience of working with SEND children would be beneficial but not essential
• Clear desire to work with young people and become a teacher in the future 
• Must be able to provide a minimum of two references within the past two years
• Willingness to undertake CPD training as asked by Milk and your placement school