Specialist SEND Support Practitioner (PMLD & Complex Needs)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-changing impact

Supportive environment

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Support Practitioner to provide expert care and educational support for learners with PMLD and complex needs in North London. The role involves personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding and multidisciplinary collaboration with teachers, therapists and families.

Applicants should have substantial SEND experience, training in moving and handling, safeguarding and inclusive education, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting learners with SEND, PMLD and complex needs.
• Trained and experienced in personal care, moving and handling, medication administration and PEG feeding.
• Strong understanding of learner-centred practice and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to learners with PMLD and complex SEND needs.
• Deliver high-quality personal care with dignity and privacy.
• Administer prescribed medication per care plans and procedures.
• Support PEG feeding and other specialist healthcare interventions.
• Undertake manual handling using hoists, slings, wheelchairs and equipment.
• Support learners with communication needs using Makaton, PECS and AAC methods.
• Assist learners in accessing educational, sensory, therapeutic and life-skills activities.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of care, medication and progress.
• Promote independence, inclusion and positive outcomes for all learners.

Skills

SEND support

PMLD experience

Manual handling

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Intensive Interaction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

SEND related qualification

Job description

Location: North London

Hours: Full-Time

Contract Type: Temp

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled

Specialist SEND Support Practitioner to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex medical needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and autism.

This is a specialist role requiring an individual who is trained and competent in personal care, manual handling, medication administration, and PEG feeding. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to deliver outstanding learner-centred support that enables students to thrive and achieve their individual outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to learners with PMLD and complex SEND needs.
• Deliver high-quality personal care whilst maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect.
• Administer prescribed medication in line with healthcare plans and organisational procedures.
• Support learners who require PEG feeding and other specialist healthcare interventions.
• Undertake manual handling duties, including the safe use of hoists, slings, wheelchairs, standing frames, and specialist equipment.
• Support learners with communication needs using approaches such as Makaton, PECS, AAC, and Intensive Interaction where appropriate.
• Assist learners in accessing educational, sensory, therapeutic, and life-skills activities.
• Monitor learner wellbeing and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records relating to care, medication, and learner progress.
• Promote independence, choice-making, inclusion, and positive outcomes for all learners.
• Significant experience supporting learners with SEND, PMLD, and complex needs.
• Trained and experienced in:
• Personal Care
• Moving and Handling
• Medication Administration
• PEG Feeding
• Safeguarding
• Strong understanding of learner-centred practice and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care, Education, SEND, or a related discipline.
• Makaton, PECS, AAC, or Intensive Interaction training.
• Experience within a specialist school, college, or SEND provision.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a life-changing impact on learners with complex needs.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes.
• Career progression within specialist SEND education.

This post 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 expect all staff to share this commitment.