At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with learning disabilities and autism, helping them achieve personal milestones.
- Company: MacIntyre School, a supportive environment focused on meaningful education.
- Benefits: Full training, competitive pay, annual leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring patience, compassion, and a passion for helping others.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
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.
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
- 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
- Build a meaningful career in specialist education
What We Are Looking For:
- Patience and resilience
- A calm, positive, and consistent approach
- 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.
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.
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.
Pay and Rewards:
- 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
- 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
- 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. 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. MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce.
Learning Support Assistant in Aylesbury employer: MacIntyre
At MacIntyre School in Wingrave, we offer a fulfilling and supportive work environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism. With comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, our staff enjoy a rewarding career that not only fosters personal growth but also celebrates every achievement, big or small. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating meaningful change and providing exceptional support to our students.
