Learning Support Specialist — SEND & 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

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