Learning Mentor - PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning)

Morgan Hunt; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Learning Mentor - PMLD for North London. You will support learners with profound needs, enabling independence and inclusion within college life through targeted educational, communication, and personal care support.

The role involves collaboration with teachers and therapists, training in PEG feeding and medication handling, and upholding safeguarding standards. Prior experience with PMLD is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD or SEND settings.
• Ability to apply person-centred approaches in learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in inclusive practice and care.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling, PEG feeding, and medication training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support for learners with PMLD.
• Assist learners to access activities and community learning.
• Support communication using Makaton, PECS, and aids.
• Deliver personal and intimate care with dignity and respect.
• Support learners with complex medical needs; PEG feeding and meds (training).
• Carry out safe moving and handling per care plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain learner records and assist reviews and progress monitoring.

Skills

PMLD experience

Person-centred approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Learning Mentor - PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities)

Job Title: Learning Mentor - PMLD
Location: North london
Salary: 130 per day
Contract: On Going temp

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.

If you are passionate about supporting learners with complex needs to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our specialist SEND team.

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.