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

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

Location: North London

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Salary: £130 per day

Contract: On Going Temp

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Specialist 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.