SEN Education Mentor

MacIntyre; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Paid DBS check

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and career developmen

Job summary

MacIntyre No Limits is seeking a Teaching Facilitator to empower young people aged 16–25 with learning disabilities or autism to develop independence and practical life skills. You’ll work across our Flackwell Heath base and in real-world settings, supporting learners in daily tasks and community activities.

You don’t need prior social care or education experience; full training will be provided, with an emphasis on values, enthusiasm and person-centred support.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths.
• Positive, creative and flexible approach.
• Genuine passion for person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Use public transport to support learners in real-world settings.
• Help learners manage money and shopping.
• Build confidence in social situations.
• Explore interests, hobbies and future opportunities.

Skills

Empathy & patience

Flexible & creative

Person-centred approach

Driving Licence (preferred)

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

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 training during 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

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.

How to apply

Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

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 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.