Learning Mentor - PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning )

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing specialist SEND training

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Learning Mentor to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in North London. The role focuses on personalised educational, communication, sensory, and personal care support to help learners achieve goals and participate in college life.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and families to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing for young people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of person-centred approaches and inclusive practice.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs.
• Willingness to undertake training in manual handling, PEG feeding, and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for learners with PMLD.
• Assist learners to access educational activities and community-based learning.
• Support communication using Makaton, PECS, and other aids.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support learners with complex medical needs and PEG feeding (training).
• Carry out safe moving and handling per care plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families.

Skills

PMLD experience

Person-centred approaches

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care or related

Job description

Learning Mentor - PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities)

Job Title: Learning Mentor - PMLD

Location: North london

Salary: 18-23 pounds (Depending on your experience)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary or Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Learning Mentor to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This rewarding role involves providing personalised educational, communication, sensory, and personal care support to enable learners to achieve their individual goals and participate fully in college life.

Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for learners with PMLD.
• Assist learners to access educational activities, enrichment programmes, and community-based learning.
• Support communication using Makaton, PECS, communication aids, and other specialist approaches.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect, including toileting, continence care, feeding, and changing where required.
• Support learners with complex medical needs, including PEG feeding and medication administration (training required).
• Carry out safe moving and handling procedures in line with individual care plans.
• Monitor learner wellbeing and respond appropriately to medical, behavioural, and safeguarding concerns.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nursing teams, and parents/carers.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to reviews and progress monitoring.
• Promote independence, confidence, and social inclusion at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with PMLD, complex needs, SEND, or care settings.
• Understanding of person-centred approaches and inclusive practice.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs.
• Experience or willingness to undertake training in manual handling, PEG feeding, and medication administration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, caring, and positive attitude.

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Education, SEND, or related field.
• Makaton, Team Teach, Moving & Handling, PEG Feeding, or Medication Administration training.
• Experience working in a college, school, specialist provision, or adult social care environment.

What We Offer

• Ongoing specialist SEND and medical needs training.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for career progression within SEND and specialist education.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.