Learning Support Assistant- Personal care

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £18-£22 viaUmb

Opportunities across North London

Temporary - ongoing

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is recruiting Learning Support Assistants (Personal Care) for East London colleges and sixth forms. The role supports students with additional learning needs, disabilities and complex care requirements, helping them access the curriculum and participate in lessons and college events.

You will work with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver tailored support plans and interventions, including personal care tasks while maintaining dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND (ASC/ADHD/complex needs).
• Experience in personal care tasks (toileting, feeding, PEG feeding, mobility).
• Experience in educational, care or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, physical, and communication support to students with additional learning needs.
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and participating in lessons and college events.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver tailored support plans and learning interventions.
• Assist with personal care responsibilities while maintaining dignity.
• Support students one-to-one and in small groups to promote engagement and progress.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of learning activities to remove barriers.
• Monitor progress and maintain records in line with college procedures.
• Attend review meetings and contribute to target setting and reports.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across the role.
• Work with lecturers, SENCOs, therapists and support teams to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Education setting

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS Update Service

Right to work

Job description

Learning Support Assistant- Personal care

Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) - East London

Location: East London

Contract Type: Temporary - Ongoing

Sector: Further Education

About the Role

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with several leading Colleges and Sixth Form providers across North London on a preferred supplier basis. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (Personal Care) to support students with additional learning needs, disabilities, and complex care requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about promoting independence, inclusion, and positive educational outcomes for young people within a further education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality academic, physical, and communication support to students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in lessons, enrichment activities, educational visits, reviews, and other college events.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver tailored support plans and learning interventions.
• Assist students with personal care requirements, including toileting, changing, feeding, PEG feeding, mobility support, moving and handling, and other intimate care needs while maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
• Support students on a one-to-one base and within small groups to promote engagement, independence, and achievement.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities that remove barriers to learning and support individual progress.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records in line with college procedures.
• Attend review meetings and contribute to target setting, progress reviews, and written reports where required.
• Promote student wellbeing, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout all aspects of the role.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers, SENCOs, therapists, and support teams to ensure students receive the highest standard of support.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Experience providing personal care support, including toileting, feeding, changing, PEG feeding, and mobility assistance, or a willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities.
• Experience working within an educational, care, support, or community setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable when supporting individuals with varying needs.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £18-22 per hour via umbrella.
• Opportunity to work within highly regarded colleges and sixth forms across North London.
• Ongoing temporary assignments with potential for long-term opportunities.
• Valuable experience within the Further Education and SEND sectors.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by supporting their educational, personal, and social development.

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.