PMLD Complex Care Learning Support Specialist

EKC Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Personal leave

Discounts & perks

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Job summary

EKC Group is seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner at EKC Ashford College to support students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will assist with medical needs, personal care, daily routines, and deliver tailored programmes in a supported environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with tutors and staff to enable student inclusion and progress in and out of class.

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting students with complex and high-level needs.
• Experience working with individuals with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication.
• Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence.
• Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities.
• Keep accurate records to ensure safeguarding.
• Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff, supporting students in small groups or 1:1.
• Support learning in classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management strategies

Inspiring students’ learning

Ability to work under pressure

SEN background desirable

Job description

EKC Group is seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner at EKC Ashford College to support students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will assist with medical needs, personal care, daily routines, and deliver tailored programmes in a supported environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with tutors and staff to enable student inclusion and progress in and out of class.