PMLD Learning Support Specialist - West London

Job title: PMLD Learning Support Specialist

Location: West London

Salary: 18-23/hr (depending on role & experience)

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time

Contract Type: Temporary/ 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.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.