Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Complex Needs)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited in East London is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support learners with SEND, including complex needs and personal care.

You will work with teachers, therapists, and families, provide one-to-one and small group support, administer medications, assist with PEG feeding, and promote independence. This role is full-time or part-time, with pay £18-£23 per hour, enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND in educational or care settings.
• Proven experience administering medications.
• Experience with PEG feeding.
• Experience using moving and handling equipment safely.
• DBS check and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Assist with personal care routines and dignity.
• Support mobility using wheelchairs and hoists.
• Administer medications following plans and procedures.
• Carry out PEG feeding safely and correctly.
• Maintain accurate learner care and medication records.
• Work with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure best outcomes.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health, safety, and infection control.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Moving & handling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Health & Social Care

Job description

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Complex Needs & Personal Care

East London

Pay: £18-£23 per hour

Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Contract Options: Term Time Only | Temporary to Permanent | Fixed-Term Contract

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are currently seeking a caring, skilled, and motivated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This rewarding position involves working with learners who have a range of complex learning, physical, and medical needs. You will play a vital role in ensuring students can fully access their education while receiving the care and support they require to thrive both academically and personally.

If you have experience with personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, and manual handling, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Assist with personal care routines, including dressing, toileting, changing, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Support learners with mobility needs using wheelchairs, hoists, slings, standing aids, and other specialist equipment.
• Administer medication in line with individual healthcare plans and organisational procedures.
• Carry out PEG feeding safely and confidently following agreed protocols.
• Support learners with complex medical and physical needs throughout the college day.
• Promote independence, confidence, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of learner support.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure the best outcomes for learners.
• Maintain accurate records relating to learner care, support, and medication administration.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and risk management procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with SEND.
• Proven experience delivering personal care within an educational, care, or support setting.
• Practical experience administering medication.
• Knowledge and experience of PEG feeding.
• Experience using moving and handling equipment and carrying out manual handling procedures safely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine commitment to supporting learners to reach their full potential.

Qualifications and Training

The following are desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or a related subject.
• Current training in Moving & Handling, Medication Administration, PEG Feeding, First Aid, and Safeguarding.

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Make a real and lasting impact on learners' lives.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Benefit from wellbeing support initiatives.
• Explore opportunities for career progression within the sector.

Important Information

Due to the specialist nature of this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, and manual handling.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.