PMLD Complex Care Learning Support Specialist

The East Kent Colleges Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pattern

Teacher training investment

Discounts & perks

Flexible personal leave

Wellbeing support

Staff celebration

Pension 18% employer

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group in Folkestone is seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to support students with profound learning needs, enabling them to achieve goals inside and outside the classroom.

You will work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, delivering tailored programmes and maintaining safeguarding records in a small but fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with complex medical needs in education.
• Ability to maintain dignity and independence in daily routines.
• Effective communication with students, staff and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and records management.

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 wherever possible.
• Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities.
• Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
• Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Support learning in both the classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Organised

Friendly & adaptive

Strong communication

PMLD/SEN experience

1:1 and small group support

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group in Folkestone is seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to support students with profound learning needs, enabling them to achieve goals inside and outside the classroom.

You will work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, delivering tailored programmes and maintaining safeguarding records in a small but fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.