At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with PMLD in education and personal care, promoting independence and communication.
- Company: Join a dedicated SEND team making a real difference in North London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and access to wellbeing support programmes.
- Why this job: Empower learners with complex needs to achieve their fullest potential every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with PMLD and complex medical needs; teamwork and communication skills essential.
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
Contract Type: Permanent / Term-Time Only
Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced PMLD Learning Support Specialist to join our dedicated SEND team. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), enabling them to access education, develop communication skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes. The successful candidate will have significant experience working with learners who have complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs. You will play a vital role in supporting learners’ educational, physical, emotional, and personal care needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist one-to-one and small group support for learners with PMLD.
- Support learners to engage in sensory, communication, life skills, and curriculum-based activities.
- Deliver high-quality personal care, ensuring dignity, respect, and wellbeing at all times.
- Administer medication and support learners with complex healthcare needs in accordance with individual healthcare plans.
- Support learners requiring PEG feeding following established protocols and training.
- Undertake manual handling duties, including the safe use of hoists, slings, wheelchairs, standing frames, and specialist equipment.
- Support learners with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, epilepsy, and other complex medical conditions.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nursing staff, families, and external agencies.
- Monitor learner progress and contribute to education, health, and care planning.
- Maintain accurate records relating to learner support, personal care, medication, and wellbeing.
- Promote independence, communication, choice-making, and learner-centred approaches.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience supporting learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
- Experience supporting learners with complex medical and physical needs.
- Current training and practical experience in:
- Personal Care
- Moving and Handling
- Hoist Operation
- Medication Administration
- PEG Feeding
- Safeguarding
- Knowledge of sensory learning approaches and communication methods.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and responsive in a complex support environment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or a related field.
- Makaton, Intensive Interaction, PECS, or AAC experience.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience working within specialist schools, colleges, or SEND provisions.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role supporting learners with some of the most complex educational needs.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Access to employee wellbeing and support programmes.
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 empowering learners with PMLD to achieve their fullest potential, we would love to hear from you.
PMLD Learning Support Specialist employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Join our dedicated SEND team in North London as a PMLD Learning Support Specialist, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering ongoing training and clear pathways for career progression. With access to employee wellbeing programmes and a collaborative environment, this role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to empower individuals and contribute to their educational journey.
