Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London Borough of Enfield; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

SEND training

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Resumo da oferta

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking Specialist Learning Support Assistants in North London to support learners with a range of needs from September 2026. The role involves helping learners access education, building independence, and supporting literacy and numeracy development.

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists, providing personal care when required and ensuring safeguarding standards. This is a full-time and part-time opportunity in a compassionate SEND team.

Qualificações

• Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care or related field.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and complex needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care support and safeguarding commitment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Develop literacy, numeracy, communication and life skills.
• Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities and work experiences.
• Provide personal care support where required.
• Support mobility with manual handling techniques and appropriate equipment.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and EHCP outcomes.
• Assist learners with medical needs including medication administration.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.
• Experience supporting learners with autism or PMLD.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy skills

Personal care support

Caring, patient, professional approach

Experience with SEND

Safeguarding commitment

Complex needs experience

Formação académica

Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care

Ferramentas

Manual Handling training

PEG Feeding training

Medication Administration training

Makaton training

Positive Behaviour Support training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: North London

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: 18-23 pound per hour ( Depending on your experience )

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND team from September 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.

Working closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals, you will help learners access education, develop independence, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Support students in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills.
• Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities, and work experience opportunities.
• Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Support learners with mobility needs using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and EHCP outcomes.
• Support learners with medical needs, including medication administration and PEG feeding where trained.
• Promote independence, confidence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.
• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND, learning disabilities, or additional needs.
• A caring, patient, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.
• Experience supporting learners with complex needs, autism, or PMLD.
• Training in Manual Handling, PEG Feeding, Medication Administration, Makaton, or Positive Behaviour Support.
• Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Ongoing specialist SEND training and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives every day.

Safeguarding Statement

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