SEN Community Teaching Facilitator

Macintyre; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A care and education provider is seeking an Education Mentor in Bedford to support learners aged 16-25 with special educational needs. The role involves providing tuition in vital life skills and fostering a nurturing environment. No prior experience is required as the company offers extensive training and support, including the chance to obtain necessary qualifications. A manual driving license is essential. This position offers a range of benefits and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance scheme

Discounts through MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent: Grade C in English and Mathematics.
• A UK manual driving licence is required.
• No prior experience is needed, specialist training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide tuition on vital life skills such as using public transport and managing money.
• Support students with special educational needs in their community.
• Foster a nurturing environment to enhance learning.

Skills

Teaching or support experience

Basic driving skills

Education

GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics

Job description

Role Overview

You’ll be working with learners Monday–Friday from 9.00 am to 4 pm with an additional half‑hour of administration time afterwards to record the learning. You’ll work in the Bedford area, with positions available both part‑time and full‑time on a 37‑week term‑time contract. 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.

Education Mentor Responsibilities

As an Education Mentor, you’ll work at our base in Cotton End 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.

Training and Support

You must be a driver with your own transport, willing and able to travel across Bedford, supporting young people from their own homes and in the community. At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation you will receive a mixture of eLearning, face‑to‑face training and mentoring support whilst on the job. But it doesn’t stop there – throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in‑house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities – all free of charge. If you do not have an educational qualification, we will support you to complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. No prior experience is needed; we provide all the training you need! All you require is a UK manual driving licence and a GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. 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, including the opportunity to gain a certificate in education and training. GCSEs (or equivalent) minimum C grade in English and Mathematics are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum GCSE or equivalent: Grade C in English and Mathematics. A UK manual driving licence is required. Basic driving skills, teaching or support experience are not necessary – we provide specialist training. Underlying ability and attitude are just as important as background and experience.

Benefits

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave including statutory public holidays)
• Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/Pc World, Costa and many more
• You will qualify for a Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)