Specialist Teaching Assistants & Support Staff – Secure Children’s Setting
North Leeds
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker or Youth Worker looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?
Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist secure children’s setting in North Leeds, supporting the education and development of young people who require a highly structured, nurturing and consistent environment.
We are looking for resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent education and support professionals who are confident working with young people who may present with challenging behaviour, complex social needs, SEMH needs or difficult life experiences.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to move away from a traditional classroom environment and work within a specialist setting where relationships, consistency and trust are at the heart of the role.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker, you will work closely with education and care professionals to support young people both academically and personally.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support during education sessions
Supporting young people to engage positively with learning
Building trusting and professional relationships with young people
Supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional needs
Helping young people regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
Promoting positive behaviour and reinforcing clear boundaries
Supporting engagement, confidence and independence
Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
Maintaining a safe, structured and positive environment
Encouraging young people to recognise their strengths and make positive progress
Who We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience as:
Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants
Behaviour Support Workers
Youth Workers
Residential Support Workers
SEN Support Workers
Pastoral Support Workers
Cover Supervisors
Sports Coaches with strong behaviour-management experience
Graduates with relevant experience supporting vulnerable young people
Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, trauma, safeguarding, SEND, youth justice or children in care would be highly desirable.
You do not necessarily need experience working within a secure setting. What matters most is that you are confident, consistent, calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships with young people who may initially find it difficult to trust adults.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who:
Is patient, resilient and emotionally mature
Can remain calm in challenging situations
Has strong boundaries and behaviour-management skills
Understands the importance of safeguarding
Can build relationships without being judgemental
Is consistent and reliable
Can work effectively as part of a wider team
Wants to support young people to make meaningful progress
Is passionate about helping young people who may have experienced significant challenges
Why Milk Education?
As a Milk Education candidate, you will receive:
Free CPD through Milk Academy – choose from a range of training courses
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to specialist education and support opportunities across Leeds and West Yorkshire
Regular check-ins and career guidance
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or education professional looking for a more specialist and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Milk Education to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
All applicants will be subject to the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.
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