Specialist SEND Support Practitioner (PMLD & Complex Needs)
Morgan Hunt Recruitment · N146BS · posted 42 days ago
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Specialist SEND Support Practitioner (PMLD & Complex Needs) Location: North London Salary: 18-23 Pounds per hour (Depending On Your experience0 Hours: Full-Time Contract Type: Temp About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Specialist SEND Support Practitioner to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex medical needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and autism. This is a specialist role requiring an individual who is trained and competent in personal care, manual handling, medication administration, and PEG feeding. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to deliver outstanding learner-centred support that enables students to thrive and achieve their individual outcomes. Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist support to learners with PMLD and complex SEND needs. Deliver high-quality personal care whilst maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect. Administer prescribed medication in line with healthcare plans and organisational procedures. Support learners who require PEG feeding and other specialist healthcare interventions. Undertake manual handling duties, including the safe use of hoists, slings, wheelchairs, standing frames, and specialist equipment. Support learners with communication needs using approaches such as Makaton, PECS, AAC, and Intensive Interaction where appropriate. Assist learners in accessing educational, sensory, therapeutic, and life-skills activities. Monitor learner wellbeing and report concerns promptly. Maintain accurate records relating to care, medication, and learner progress. Promote independence, choice-making, inclusion, and positive outcomes for all learners.
Essential Requirements
Significant experience supporting learners with SEND, PMLD, and complex needs. Trained and experienced in:
Personal Care Moving and Handling Hoist Operation Medication Administration PEG Feeding Safeguarding
Strong understanding of learner-centred practice and inclusive education. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Qualifications
Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care, Education, SEND, or a related discipline. Makaton, PECS, AAC, or Intensive Interaction training. First Aid qualification. Experience within a specialist school, college, or SEND provision.
What We Offer
The opportunity to make a life-changing impact on learners with complex needs. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Continuous professional development opportunities. Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes. Career progression within specialist SEND education.
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