SEN Education Mentor

MacIntyre; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

MacIntyre No Limits in Abingdon and surrounding communities is seeking an Education Mentor to help young adults with learning disabilities and autism build confidence, independence and practical skills for adult life. This term-time role runs 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–3:30pm, delivering personalised learning that reflects each student’s interests and goals.

Training and progression are supported within a values-driven charity.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; specialist training provided.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to supporting others to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, personalised learning reflecting each student's interests, aspirations and goals.
• Work from Abingdon College and in local communities.
• Support young people aged 16–25 with autism, ADHD and communication differences.

Skills

Kindness

Initiative

Friendliness

Patience

Job description

Help Create Gloriously Ordinary Lives – and Build an Extraordinary Career

At MacIntyre, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a gloriously ordinary life—filled with choice, independence, relationships, purpose and belonging. If you're looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference while developing your own skills and future, we'd love to hear from you.

Could You Inspire the Next Generation?

As an Education Mentor with MacIntyre No Limits, you'll support young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to develop the confidence, skills and independence they need for adult life. This is far more than a teaching role – you'll be helping people discover their strengths, overcome barriers and achieve goals that matter to them.

Every day is different. Whether you're supporting someone to travel independently, manage their money, access community facilities, build social connections or work towards employment aspirations, you'll be helping create opportunities that lead to greater independence and fulfilment.

No Experience? No Problem.

We recruit for values, passion and potential. If you share our belief that every person should be able to live the life they choose, we'll provide all the training, coaching and support you need to succeed.

All you need is:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A positive attitude and a commitment to supporting others to achieve their goals

Grow Your Career with MacIntyre

At MacIntyre, we're committed to helping our colleagues thrive. From comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development to nationally recognised qualifications and progression opportunities, we'll support you to build a rewarding long-term career.

Many of our leaders started in frontline roles. Whether you're taking your first steps into education and support or looking to develop your existing experience, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in people and recognises talent.

About the Role

This is a term‑time position, working 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–3:30pm ( 5 days a week).

You'll work both from our base at Abingdon College and within local communities, delivering creative, personalised learning that reflects each student's interests, aspirations and goals.

We support young people aged 16–25 with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and communication differences. By building strong, trusting relationships, you'll help create learning experiences that are meaningful, engaging and centred around what matters most to each individual.

Why Join MacIntyre No Limits?

You'll become part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven team that believes in possibility, not limitation. Together, we celebrate achievements, champion individuality and support young people to build the skills, confidence and independence they need for the future.

If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, while developing a rewarding career of your own, we'd love to hear from you.

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About You

What we need from you

If you have not worked in the field of education before then please don't be put off as no experience is needed. We can provide all of the specialist training you need, but we can't train you to be kind, to have initiative, to be friendly and patient; and those are essential qualities for this work.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

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

You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

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.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on . Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.