SEND Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) in North London to support learners with SEND, including complex needs, autism, and medical requirements. This role blends educational support with personal care, promoting dignity and independence for students in a college setting.

The position requires Level 2/3 health and social care qualifications, manual handling training, and experience with safeguarding. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, SEND, Education, or 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).

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 equipment.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and medical protocols.
• Support learners with communication and social interaction needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in college life.
• Record and report safeguarding, welfare, or health concerns.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.

Skills

Personal care support

Safeguarding awareness

Communication & interpersonal

Patient & reliable

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) in North London to support learners with SEND, including complex needs, autism, and medical requirements. This role blends educational support with personal care, promoting dignity and independence for students in a college setting.

The position requires Level 2/3 health and social care qualifications, manual handling training, and experience with safeguarding. DBS check is required.