At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with complex needs in educational and personal care activities.
- Company: Inclusive organisation dedicated to making a difference in SEND education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, wellbeing support, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in learners' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and personal care; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 23 £ per hour.
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.
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 Feeding, First Aid and Safeguarding.
- Experience supporting learners with autism, PMLD, epilepsy or sensory impairments.
- Knowledge of communication approaches such as Makaton, PECS, AAC or Intensive Interaction.
What We Offer
- A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners' lives.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.
- Career progression within specialist SEND education.
This role 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. If you are passionate about supporting learners with complex needs and helping them achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Join our dedicated team in North London as a Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering ongoing professional development and career progression within specialist SEND education, alongside access to wellbeing support and employee benefits. If you are passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their goals, this is the perfect place for you to grow and thrive.
