Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner

Support Students, Unlock Potential, Shape Futures - Join us as Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner, In this rewarding role, you will make a real difference by supporting students with complex health care needs, enabling them to achieve their goals and thrive both in and outside the classroom. What you'll do:

• Provide specialist support for a student with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication and in an emergency complete a tracheostomy tube change. This student has visual and hearing impairments. The student in question is in her second year with the college. Due to fact this role is student specific and you will be working 2:1 at all times, we are looking for two female staff members to undertake the listed duties.
• Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence wherever possible
• Deliver tailored programmes including SALT and social communication activities
• Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, supporting students in small groups or on a 2:1 basis
• Support learning in both the classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion
Why join us?
• Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to student success
• Gain valuable experience in education and complex care support
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day
You will be an integral member of College staff, creating close bonds with students and being a key part in their daily social and educational journey. You will need to be highly organised, friendly, responsive and adaptive in our small but fast paced environment. Essential skills are required, however, training will also be provided to meet student individual needs. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact upon a student's College journey, preparing them for their future into adulthood, however that may look individually.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to support our students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).,
• A passion for supporting students with complex and high-level needs.
• Experience working with individuals with PMLD, including:
+ Global Development Delay,
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students and staff.
• An understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• A passion for inspiring students to be active in their learning.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• A background in special education needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential.