SEN Education Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking Education Mentors to support young people with learning disabilities. This role offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Ideal candidates will possess essential qualities like kindness and patience, with no prior experience required.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave including public holidays

Workplace Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Staff Savings Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay (qualifying period)

Life assurance for dependents

Rewards Scheme

Perks discounts at leading retailers

Blue Light Card for additional discounts

Paid costs for an Enhanced DBS Certificate

Qualifications

• No prior experience in education needed; training provided.
• Essential qualities include kindness, initiative, friendliness, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tuition on vital life skills to students aged 16-25.
• Support students with special educational needs, fostering a nurturing environment.

Skills

Kindness

Initiative

Friendliness

Patience

Education

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

UK manual driving license

Job description

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Is Your Career in Care as Rewarding as It Could Be?

Are you seeking flexible or part-time hours that fit your lifestyle? Have you ever imagined a fun and impactful career in education outside the traditional classroom setting? At Macintyre, we offer incredible perks and the opportunity to make a genuine difference! Our commitment to the individuals we support is woven into our DNA and values.

Could You Inspire Young People with Learning Disabilities?

No prior experience is needed—we provide all the training you need! All you require is a UK manual driving license and a GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Role Details:

This is a term-time position covering 39 weeks a year, working with students from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Most of your work will be during term time, with up to three weeks of training and development during academic holidays.

How Relief Hours Work:

Think of it as a flexible arrangement without the drawbacks of a zero-hour contract:

• Work when it suits you.
• Receive the same professional training and qualifications as our permanent staff.
• Designed to fit your needs, not just ours.
• Over 95% of our team are on permanent contracts, and you'll be supported in applying for one when ready.

Job Security and Career Development:

The Relief (Bank) position supports our permanent staff by filling shifts during annual leave, training, and other absences. While hours may vary, your manager will work to balance service needs with your work-life balance.

At Macintyre No Limits, we pride ourselves on our supportive and friendly culture. We place the students we support at the heart of everything we do, striving to create a meaningful impact and change lives.

Role of Education Mentors:

As an Education Mentor, you’ll work at our base in Abingdon College and in the community, providing tuition on vital life skills such as using public transport, managing money, and accessing local resources like libraries and sports centres.

We support students with special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and communication difficulties, aged 16-25. Our focus is on fostering a nurturing environment that utilizes their interests and passions to enhance learning.

Our team consists of confident and skilled individuals who build positive relationships, break down barriers, and help students develop self-esteem. Thanks to their dedication, our students achieve outstanding results and reach their goals.

Thank you for considering No Limits as your potential workplace. We look forward to the possibility of working together to create a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer sponsorships while we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

About You

What we need from you

If you have not worked in education before, don’t be put off—no experience is needed. We provide all the specialist training, but qualities like kindness, initiative, friendliness, and patience are essential and can’t be trained.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting over 1,200 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Founded in 1966 by a parent of a child with disabilities, we celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents, and contributions.

Our No Limits division offers bespoke education programmes for children and young people for whom traditional environments may not have been effective.

Training and Development

We fully support your training and development, providing a mix of eLearning, face-to-face training, and mentoring during your probation. Throughout your career, you’ll have access to our dedicated Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists, and HR support, all free of charge. We also support you to complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training if you lack an educational qualification.

Pay and Rewards

Our benefits include:

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Health Cash Plan
• Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance for dependents
• Rewards Scheme
• Perks discounts at leading retailers
• Blue Light Card for additional discounts
• Paid costs for an Enhanced DBS Certificate

The salary range depends on teaching qualifications and reflects the term-time rate.

How to apply

If interested, click the Apply button on our website, complete the form, and upload your CV. Alternatively, call 01908 357 016 for a manual application form. We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity

We safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, conducting appropriate checks before employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accessibility options on our website. This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to a genuine occupational requirement.