Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND training

Professional development

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Learning Support Assistant to aid learners with SEND, including complex needs, within a North London setting. The role blends educational support with personal care tasks to promote dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, supporting mobility, feeding, hygiene, and following care plans. Training and ongoing development are available in SEND, safeguarding, and related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND or care needs.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and reliable approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Patient and reliable

Safeguarding knowledge

Equality & inclusion

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

SEND/education training

Manual Handling training

Medication/PEG feeding training

Autism/complex needs experience

Job description

Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Personal Care Learning Support Assistant

Location: North london

Salary: 18-23 Pounds an hour ( Depending On your experience)

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary or Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Learning Support Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, autism, and medical needs.

This role combines educational support with personal care responsibilities, ensuring learners can access their education safely, comfortably, and with dignity. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive learning experiences.

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

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, learning disabilities, or care needs.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and reliable approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Qualifications & Training

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

What We Offer

• Specialist SEND and personal care training.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Safeguarding

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

Join us and help empower learners with SEND to achieve their goals, develop independence, and thrive in education and beyond.