Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND training

Supportive working environment

Impactful role

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in North London is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Learning Support Assistant to support learners with SEND, including those with complex needs. This role combines educational support with personal care to help learners access education safely, with dignity and independence.

You will work with teachers, therapists and families, follow individual care plans, promote wellbeing and inclusion, and maintain safeguarding standards in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND or care needs.
• Willingness to undertake Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in classroom, vocational and enrichment activities.
• Provide personal care support including toileting, continence care and hygiene.
• Assist with eating, drinking and feeding programmes when required.
• Support mobility with safe handling and equipment as needed.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and medical protocols.
• Support learners with communication and social interaction needs.
• Encourage independence, participation and wellbeing in college life.
• Record safeguarding, welfare or health concerns and report them.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Equality & inclusion

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

SEND support experience

Job description

Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Location: North london

Salary: 18-23 Pounds an hour ( Depending On your experience)

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary or Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Learning Support Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, autism, and medical needs.

This role combines educational support with personal care responsibilities, ensuring learners can access their education safely, comfortably, and with dignity. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners in classroom, vocational, and enrichment activities.
• Provide personal care support, including toileting, continence care, changing, and personal hygiene.
• Assist learners with eating, drinking, and feeding programmes where required.
• Support students with mobility needs using safe manual handling techniques and specialist equipment.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and medical protocols.
• Support learners with communication and social interaction needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in all aspects of college life.
• Record and report any safeguarding, welfare, or health concerns.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, learning disabilities, or care needs.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and reliable approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Qualifications & Training

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, SEND, Education, or a related field.
• Manual Handling training.
• Experience supporting learners with complex needs and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of autism, PMLD, or challenging behaviour support.
• Medication administration and PEG feeding training (or willingness to undertake training).

What We Offer

• Specialist SEND and personal care training.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us and help empower learners with SEND to achieve their goals, develop independence, and thrive in education and beyond.

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