Complex Needs Learning Specialist

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting a Learning Support Specialist to support learners with complex needs in East London. You will work closely with individuals with a range of physical, medical, learning, and communication needs, providing tailored support to help them thrive inside and outside the classroom.

Role involves personal care, peg feeding when required, medication administration, and mobility support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND and complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.
• Patient, proactive and caring approach with learners.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with mobility needs and use of hoists, wheelchairs and standing aids.
• Administer medication according to individual healthcare plans.
• Carry out PEG feeding safely where required.
• Encourage independence and active participation in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews and support plans.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Personal care support

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Manual handling

SEND support

Job description

Learning Support Specialist (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives every day?

We're working with a fantastic education provider in East London that is searching for a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Learning Support Specialist to support learners with complex needs. This is far more than a support role - you'll be a key part of helping young people build confidence, develop independence, and access meaningful education in a safe and inclusive environment.

Whether you're experienced in SEND, healthcare, social care, or specialist education support, this could be the opportunity to take the next step in a rewarding career.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with learners who have a range of physical, medical, learning, and communication needs, providing tailored support that enables them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learners on a one-to-one and small-group basis throughout the college day
• Providing personal care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity
• Supporting learners with mobility needs, including the use of hoists, wheelchairs, standing aids, and other specialist equipment
• Administering medication and following individual healthcare plans
• Carrying out PEG feeding safely and confidently where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and active participation in learning
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner reviews and support plans
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience supporting children, young people, or adults with SEND and complex needs.

To be successful, you'll have experience with:

• Personal care support
• Medication administration
• PEG feeding
• Manual handling and moving & handling equipment
• Supporting individuals with complex physical or medical needs

You'll also be someone who is patient, proactive, caring, and passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of £18-£23 per hour
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Term-time only options available
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners' lives every single day
• Potential opportunities for longer-term and permanent employment

Location

East London

Hours

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Important Information

Due to the specialist nature of this position, applicants must have previous experience in personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, and manual handling.

An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and where your support can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.