Learning Support Specialist: Personal Care & Complex Needs

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

Job summary

Morgan Hunt in North London is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to provide dedicated support to learners with SEND, including personal care, medication support and PEG feeding.

You will work with teaching staff and healthcare professionals to ensure learners can access education safely, promoting dignity, wellbeing and inclusion, while following safeguarding and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal care support.
• Trained in manual handling and using moving and handling equipment.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience supporting 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Assist with personal care including toileting, dressing, feeding and hygiene.
• Administer medication per plans and procedures.
• Support PEG feeding following safe procedures.
• Undertake manual handling with hoists, slings and equipment.
• Assist mobility and positioning of learners.
• Support learners with complex medical needs per care plans.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and inclusion for learners.
• Maintain records on care, medication and learner support.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or Health & Social Care

Certifications in Moving & Handling, Medication Administration, PEG Feeding, First Aid, Safeguarding

Job description

Morgan Hunt in North London is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to provide dedicated support to learners with SEND, including personal care, medication support and PEG feeding.

You will work with teaching staff and healthcare professionals to ensure learners can access education safely, promoting dignity, wellbeing and inclusion, while following safeguarding and infection control protocols.