SEND Learning Support Specialist — Complex Needs

Morgan Hunt UK Limited

Chipping Barnet

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Learning Support Specialist (Personal Care & Complex Needs) in East London to provide dedicated support to learners with SEND. The role involves personal care, medication support, PEG feeding, and manual handling, working with teaching staff, therapists, and families to enable safe access to education.

We offer a collaborative, safeguarding-focused environment with ongoing development opportunities and support for professional growth.

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 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.
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.