Learning Support Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: MacIntyre 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 MacIntyre 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 Jude's 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 MacIntyre 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? 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 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 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.

MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked “Accessibility” at the top of the screen.

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