Complex Care Learning Support Specialist

Ashford College; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous and Consistent HolidayPattern

Flexible Personal Leave

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing and Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner at EKC Ashford College to support students with profound learning needs in and beyond the classroom, helping them to achieve goals and thrive.

You will provide specialist care, assist with daily routines, deliver tailored programmes, maintain records for safeguarding, and collaborate with tutors and staff to support learning in both classroom and community settings, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Support students with profound learning needs (PMLD) and complex medical needs.
• Training will be provided to meet individual needs.
• Experience with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, rare diseases, and sensory impairments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs.
• Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence.
• Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities.
• Keep accurate records to ensure safeguarding and high care standards.
• Work with Class Tutor and staff in 1:1 or small group settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Engaging learners

SEN experience desirable

Team collaboration

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner at EKC Ashford College to support students with profound learning needs in and beyond the classroom, helping them to achieve goals and thrive.

You will provide specialist care, assist with daily routines, deliver tailored programmes, maintain records for safeguarding, and collaborate with tutors and staff to support learning in both classroom and community settings, with training provided.