SEN Education Mentor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card staff discounts

Ongoing training and career develop

Job summary

Macintyre No Limits in High Wycombe is recruiting a SEN Education Mentor to help young people aged 16–25 with learning disabilities and/or autism gain independence and real-life skills. The role operates term-time (39 weeks) with 38 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:36) and includes up to 3 weeks of training during holidays.

You’ll support learners at the Flackwell Heath base and on outings, focusing on practical skills and personal growth in a person-centred way.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• A positive, creative and flexible approach to tasks.
• A genuine passion for person-centred support.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to explore interests and build independence.
• Help develop practical life skills in real places and everyday situations.
• Assist with activities such as using public transport, managing money and shopping.
• Encourage confidence in social situations and future opportunities.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths

Positive, creative, flexible approach

Person-centred support

Driving Licence

Job description

SEN Education Mentor

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SEN Education Mentor

Job reference: 005426

Salary: £13.06 - £13.60 per hour based on qualification

Closing date: 22/09/2026

Location: High Wycombe

Job Description

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can support young people to discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and build skills for life?

At Macintyre No Limits, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life that makes sense to them. Our programmes support young people aged 16–25 with learning disabilities and/or autism to develop independence, confidence, and real-life skills.

Working pattern

• Term-time only – 39 weeks per year
• Full-time:38 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 4:36pm)
• Up to 3 weeks of trainingduring school holidays

About the role

As a Teaching Facilitator, you’ll work alongside young people to explore their interests, build independence, and develop practical life skills. Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom — it happens in real places and everyday situations.

You’ll support young people both from our Flackwell Heath base and out and about, helping students develop skills such as:

• Using

  public transport
• Managing money and shopping

• Building

  confidence in social situations

• Exploring

  interests, hobbies, and future opportunities

Following Macintyre’s person-centred approach, you’ll focus on what matters to each young person — recognising their strengths, celebrating achievements, and supporting them to take meaningful steps towards greater independence.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous experience in social care or education — what matters most is your values, enthusiasm, and belief in people’s potential. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.

You will need:

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• A positive, creative and flexible approach

• A genuine passion for

  person-centred support

• A Driving Licence is prefferred but not essential

Why join Macintyre?

At Macintyre, our culture is built on kindness, respect, creativity and working alongside people to achieve what matters to them. We’re proud to create an inclusive, supportive environment where both colleagues and the young people we support can thrive.

When you join Macintyre No Limits, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to unlocking potential, celebrating individuality, and creating opportunities for young people to live fulfilling lives.

If you want a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, 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.

"Please note that MacIntyre does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment."

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.