Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location: North London
Salary: 18-23 Pounds per Hour ( depending on Your experience)
Hours: Full time
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant to support learners with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs.
This is a rewarding and specialist role requiring an individual who can provide high-quality educational, personal care, and healthcare support, enabling learners to access education safely and achieve their individual goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners with complex SEND needs.
- Support learners to access educational, vocational, sensory, and life-skills activities.
- Deliver personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene support.
- Administer medication in accordance with individual healthcare plans and organisational policies.
- Support learners requiring PEG feeding and other specialist medical interventions.
- Undertake manual handling duties, including the safe use of hoists, slings, wheelchairs, standing frames, and specialist equipment.
- Support learners with mobility, positioning, and physical disabilities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.
- Promote learner independence, communication, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records relating to learner support, medication, and care requirements.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and risk management procedures at all times.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young adults with SEND and complex needs.
- Proven experience delivering personal care.
- Training and practical experience in manual handling and the use of 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 calmly and effectively in a challenging but rewarding environment.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare. xgikmsk
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, SEND, or a related field.
- Training in Moving & Handling, Medication Administration, PEG Fee...
Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant employer: Morgan Hunt Recruitment Careers
Morgan Hunt is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where qualified Plumbers can thrive while contributing to the maintenance of essential public sector facilities. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides opportunities for further training in health and safety practices, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to handle plumbing emergencies and collaborate effectively with other trades. Working at Morgan Hunt not only means being part of a multi-award-winning recruitment business but also enjoying the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Morgan Hunt Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
