Education SEN Mentor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training

Job summary

MacIntyre’s No Limits education programme in Aylesbury is seeking an Education SEN Mentor to support young people aged 16+ with learning disabilities and/or autism in community and school settings.

The role is term-time only (39 weeks per year), part-time or full-time 3-5 days a week, 9:00am to 4:36pm, with travel across the area required and a UK driving licence. GCSE English and Maths at a C grade are essential, and training is provided to develop initiative, empathy and practical skills.

Qualifications

• No formal education required beyond GCSEs; initiative and patience are essential.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport required.
• Willingness to travel across the area.

Responsibilities

• Support young people on their journey to independence.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups in community or school settings.
• Assist with personal care or medication as needed.
• Help develop life skills and confidence for adulthood.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C grade)

Job description

Education SEN Mentor

Job reference: 005448

Salary: £12.90 - 13.10 per hour

Closing date: 09/10/2026

Location: Aylesbury

Job Description

Looking for a meaningful career where no two days are the same? Welcome to No Limits at MacIntyre.

At MacIntyre, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer opportunities to change lives. If you've ever imagined working in education but outside the confines of a traditional classroom, this could be your perfect next step.

No Limits is our innovative education programme for young people aged 16+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Together, we explore real-world learning — in the community, in work placements, and through personalised support that adapts to each young person’s interests and needs.

This role is term-time only (39 weeks per year), part-time and full-time 3 to 5 days a week, 9am to 4.36pm (7.6 hours per day).

In this role, you’ll support young people on their journey to independence. You’ll help them build confidence, develop essential life skills, and discover their own unique path into adulthood.

You might be supporting someone like Harriet*:

Harriet found the classroom overwhelming. With social anxiety and a speech impediment, she often felt unheard and unsupported. When Harriet joined No Limits, we worked closely with her to understand her communication style, introduce assistive technology, and empower her to make choices in her day-to-day life. Now, she’s confidently ordering her own food in cafés and is thriving at college with support from the MacIntyre team.

What we’re looking for:

• Are you warm, energetic and curious about people?
• Can you see potential where others see challenge?
• Do you believe in listening first, then acting with empathy and creativity?

If yes, you’re already speaking our language.

You’ll need a full UK manual or automatic driving licence, as travel is an essential part of the role.

Why join us?

• A role with real variety— every day brings something new
• The chance to work 1:1 or in small groups with young people in their own communities
• Ongoing training and development in a supportive, values-led organisation
• The opportunity to be part of a team that puts relationships and respect at the heart of everything we do

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be someone who makes a difference, helping young people grow in confidence, build independence, and feel proud of who they are.

If you're ready to start a career where you matter as much as the people you support, we’d love to hear from you.

MacIntyre – Empowering people to live a life that makes sense to them.

* name changed for privacy

About you

Experience is not essential. For us, underlying ability and attitude are just as important as background and experience.

If you have not worked in the field of education before then please don’t be put off. We can provide all of the specialist training you need, but we can't train you to have initiative, to be friendly and patient, and those are essential qualities for this work.

You must be a driver with a UK Manual or Automatic Driving Licence and have your own transport, willing and able to travel across the area, supporting young people from their own homes. Reasonable mileage is reimbursed.

GCSEs (or equivalent) minimum C grade in English and Mathematics are essential.

Some more things you need to know:

• Most of your work will be during term-time but there is up to three weeks' training and development commitment during academic holidays
• Some young people require assistance with personal care or medication

About us

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All applicants will be considered on merit and professionalism.