Student Support Assistant (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Student Support Assistant (Personal Care & Complex Needs) in West London to provide dedicated SEND support. Role involves personal care, medication support, PEG feeding, and manual handling within a multidisciplinary teaching environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with learners who have SEND, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience providing personal care support.
• Experience administering medication.
• Training in manual handling and the use of moving and handling equipment.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with SEND.
• Assist learners with personal care including toileting, dressing, feeding and hygiene.
• Administer medication in line with healthcare plans and procedures.
• Support learners who require PEG feeding and ensure safety procedures.
• Undertake manual handling and operate equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate records relating to care and learner support.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Personal care support

Medication administration

PEG feeding

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or a related field

Job description

Student Support Assistant (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

Job Title: Student Support Specialist (Personal Care & Complex Needs)

Location: West London

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Salary: 18-23/hr (depending on role & experience)

Contract: Term Time Only/Fixed Term

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Specialist to provide dedicated support to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with complex physical, medical, and learning needs.

This role requires a skilled professional who is confident in delivering personal care, medication support, PEG feeding, and manual handling. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure learners can safely access education and achieve their full potential.

Key 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.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal care support.
• Trained and experienced in manual handling and the use of specialist moving and handling equipment.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience supporting learners with PEG feeding and complex medical needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Qualifications

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

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in learners' lives.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Please note: Due to the complex needs of the learners supported within this role, applicants must have demonstrable experience and training in personal care, medication administration, PEG feeding, and manual handling.

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.

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.