Learning Support Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Mac Intyre School, Wingrave |

Hours:

Term-time only, 38.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year |

Experience:

No experience needed, full training provided Ready for a Role That Truly Matters? At Mac Intyre School, you will have more than just a job. You will have a purpose. You will support children and young people aged 10 to 19 with learning disabilities and autism, many with complex needs. The role can be challenging, but it is also incredibly rewarding.

You will see meaningful everyday breakthroughs such as a first conversation, growing independence, or a goal being achieved. One example is Jude , who joined the school at 11 feeling anxious and reliant on routine. With consistent support, patience, and the right approach from staff, he gradually built confidence and independence. Today, he is able to manage situations that once felt overwhelming, such as visiting the barber on his own, and has developed strong friendships and achieved personal milestones he once found daunting.

Stories like Judes are at the heart of what we do. What You Will Be Doing:
Support students one to one and in small groups, help manage behaviours with care, structure, and consistency, work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning, support communication, emotional wellbeing, and life skills, and celebrate every achievement, big or small. Why Join Mac Intyre School? No two days are the same, from sensory activities to community trips, make a genuine impact every single day, full training and ongoing support provided, and build a meaningful career in specialist education.

What We Are Looking For :
Patience and resilience, a calm, positive, and consistent approach, and compassion and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Start a Career That Changes Lives. If you are looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards something truly meaningful. IND Who You Are:
Patient, resilient, and able to stay calm in challenging situations. Passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and helping them reach their potential. A team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Excited to learn, grow, and make a tangible difference every day. Who are we? Mac Intyre 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 Mac Intyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees Mac Intyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money…