Learning Support Specialist (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing programme

Professional development

Inclusive work environment

DBS Enhanced check

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking an experienced Learning Support Specialist in East London to provide dedicated support to learners with SEND, including complex medical needs. The role involves personal care, medication support, PEG feeding, and manual handling within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe access to education.

You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and families, maintaining records and upholding safeguarding standards while promoting independence and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal care support.
• Trained in manual handling and use of moving and handling equipment.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience supporting PEG feeding and complex medical needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Support learners with personal care including toileting, changing, dressing, feeding and hygiene.
• Administer medication following healthcare plans and procedures.
• Support PEG feeding ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Undertake manual handling with hoists, slings and wheelchairs as needed.
• Assist learners with mobility and positioning requirements.
• Support learners with complex medical needs and follow care plans.
• Promote learner independence, wellbeing, dignity and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records on care, medication and support.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 in ST&L or Health & Social Care

Job description

Job title: Learning Support Specialist (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

Location: East London

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Salary: £18-23/hr

Contract: [Term Time Only/Temp-Perm/Fixed Term Contract]

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with complex physical, medical, and learning needs. This role requires a skilled professional who is confident in delivering personal care, medication support, PEG feeding, and manual handling. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure learners can safely access education and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Support learners with personal care, including toileting, changing, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medication in line with healthcare plans and organisational procedures.
• Support learners who require PEG feeding, ensuring all procedures are followed safely and accurately.
• Undertake manual handling activities, including the use of hoists, slings, wheelchairs, standing aids, and specialist equipment.
• Assist learners with mobility and positioning requirements.
• Support learners with complex medical needs and follow individual care plans.
• Promote learner independence, wellbeing, dignity, and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records relating to care, medication, and learner support.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and risk management procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal care support.
• Trained and experienced in manual handling and the use of specialist moving and handling equipment.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience supporting learners with PEG feeding and complex medical needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or a related field.
• Current certification in Moving & Handling, Medication Administration, PEG Feeding, First Aid, and Safeguarding.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in learners' lives.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Please note:

Due to the complex needs of the learners supported within this role, applicants must have demonstrable experience and training in personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, and manual handling. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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.