Join the Team at MacIntyre School Make a Real Difference
Are you looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact every day? Do you want to work in a supportive, energetic environment where no two days are the same? If you're passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and autism, MacIntyre School in Wingrave could be the perfect fit.
At MacIntyre, SEN is central to everything we do. We focus on creativity, individuality, and real-world learning to support young people aged 10 to 19 with a range of complex needs. We're now looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants.
What You Can Expect:
* Varied and Rewarding Work: From life skills in the kitchen to sensory play and music sessions, each day brings new opportunities to connect and support students in meaningful ways.
* Genuine Impact: You’ll work closely with a small group of students, helping them reach milestones and grow in confidence and independence.
* Full Training Provided: No experience needed just bring enthusiasm, empathy, and a willingness to learn.
* Long-Term Opportunity: We’re looking for people ready to grow with us and build a meaningful career in SEN education.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with the class teacher and a small team, supporting students one-to-one and in small groups. You’ll help deliver a creative, tailored curriculum that brings out the best in every learner.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
* Enjoys working with young people and wants to make a difference
* Brings a positive, flexible attitude
* Works well in a team and is open to learning
* Is committed to a long-term, rewarding career
Key Details:
* Location: MacIntyre School, Wingrave
* Hours: 38.5 hours per week, term-time only (41 weeks/year)
* Experience: Not required full training provided
Please note: We are unable to accept applications requiring sponsorship at this time.
If you’re looking for a role that’s both fun and fulfilling where your work truly matters we’d love to hear from you.
Please Note: Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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About you
We are looking for warm, caring, positive and resilient people who will put the children at the centre of everything they do. You don’t have to have experience. If you are inspired by supporting young people with complex needs to achieve and live happy fulfilled lives in a way that makes sense to them, then we would love to hear from you. We provide a comprehensive induction and training package with the opportunity to work alongside experienced team members who will support you on your journey.
Who are we?
MacIntyre School offers an innovative and challenging curriculum individually tailored to provide each student with the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes. It is focused on developing communication, functional skills and independence in context. Learning takes place throughout the waking day whether at school, in the residential houses or out in the community, where we provide an exciting range of off-site learning activities.
Learning activities may include: life skills (e.g. using public transport, shopping, cooking and cleaning), physical exercise (e.g. climbing, swimming, walking, water sports), work experience (e.g. on a farm), community access (e.g. in shops or cafes) or class based activities (e.g. music and dance & creative arts).
Awarded “Good” at our Ofsted inspection, here are some of the reasons you'll enjoy joining our team:
'Adults never stop wanting the best for the pupils. They see what each pupil might be capable of and work patiently and determinedly towards it. This is a school of aspiration and positivity.'
'Leaders know their school well and have a deep understanding of the complex context. The strong leadership from senior leaders has already resulted in much success. Staff are extremely proud to work at this school, and rightly so.'
Some things you need to know
* Students can present with behaviour that is challenging - we'll give you specialist training to help our students manage their behaviour
* You will need to provide personal care
Training and Development
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 we will provide you with 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 you with 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.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our Teaching Assistants 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
* Access to the 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)
How to apply
If the Teaching Assistant job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.
Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, phone us onand we will send an application form to you.
Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement
MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.
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