Teaching Assistant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Through School;

Job Role s:
Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns:
Full-Time;

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, 23rd October 2026

Is a Shared Job:
No

Mac Intyre Academies’ first school, which opened in September 2014, was established in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to provide specialist education and support for children and young people with autism and learning disabilities. The school was created to offer local provision for pupils who had previously been educated outside the county, allowing them to receive the tailored care and education they need closer to home.

The school provides 32 places for children and young people aged 8 to 19 who require specialist education, care, and support.

We are looking for highly motivated, active members of staff who are looking to embark on an exciting and rewarding career working with learners with Autism and learning difficulties.

Previous experience is not essential though desirable to havean understanding of Autism, Social,Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Learning difficulties;ultimately providing Care, education and support to learners. It is paramount that you must be an effective, confident communicator.

Experience will not be essential asyou will receive ongoing support and training with a full induction. It is mo reimportant to us that you have the right outlook, can build relationships withour learner, and share our values and belief in their potential. “ Mac Intyrehire for attitude and train for skill.”

You will be able to keep accurate records such as the recording of daily notes; medication administration and learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice with a belief in a life of independence and choice for the learners you will supportat all times.

Some of our learners are very active but at the same time are vulnerable if left on their own. Some learner scan behave in a way that is challenging to others andpart of our role is to teach learners safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this canbe physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit.

Mac Intyre Academies will, where possible, lookto make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

• Discretionary regional allowance of £1,000 (pro-rata)
• Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the supportof a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Benefits for death in Service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100
  
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• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for byMacIntyre Academies)
• Self service portal to facilitate leaveand amend personal information
• We have an active employee engagementprogramme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the highstreet for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

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