SEN Programme Coordinator

Help young people build gloriously ordinary lives. Do you believe that the best learning doesn't always happen in a classroom?

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Are you an experienced teacher with SEN expertise who wants to lead a team, think creatively, and support young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for adult life?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
At MacIntyre, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a gloriously ordinary life—one filled with choice, purpose, relationships and opportunities that matter to them. Our bespoke education packages are designed around each young person, not around a building or a timetable.
We support young people with learning disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health needs through highly personalised education. Learning takes place where it makes the most sense for the individual—at home, in local communities, in colleges, workplaces and wherever meaningful opportunities can be found.
About the role Based in Abingdon in Oxfordshire, you'll lead a passionate team delivering creative, person-centred education that prepares young people for life beyond school.
Every learner has their own strengths, interests, dreams and aspirations. Your role is to ensure these remain at the heart of everything we do.
Working alongside Community Teaching Assistants, families and professionals, you'll design meaningful learning programmes that build on each learner's EHCP outcomes while creating opportunities to develop confidence, communication, independence, relationships and community connections. Whether learning happens in a café, on public transport, volunteering, shopping independently or exploring a new interest, you'll help ensure every experience has purpose and meaning.
You'll lead and inspire a team of Community Teaching Assistants by:
Coaching and mentoring colleagues to deliver outstanding person-centred education.
Providing training, guidance and regular feedback.
Observing practice and supporting continuous improvement.
Monitoring progress and ensuring learning is well planned, evidenced and celebrated.
You'll also spend one day each week (or equivalent) working directly with learners. This gives you the opportunity to stay connected to practice, model creative approaches and continue developing your own teaching expertise.
What you'll find here This isn't a role where you'll spend every day behind a desk or standing at the front of a classroom.
It's an opportunity to lead a team that's transforming education by making it relevant, meaningful and rooted in everyday life. You'll see first-hand the difference that personalised learning can make as young people develop skills, discover interests, build relationships and grow in confidence as they prepare for adulthood.
If you're ready to lead with creativity, compassion and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Contract Full-time (52 weeks per year)
38 hours per week
Based across Oxfordshire
About you
We're looking for someone who shares our belief that education should open doors to ordinary, meaningful lives.
You'll have:
Qualified Teacher Status or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification or PGCE.
Experience supporting autistic young people and/or young people with learning disabilities, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
Experience leading, coaching or managing others.
Creativity, curiosity and the confidence to think differently about learning.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
A commitment to person-centred practice and high-quality outcomes.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel across Oxfordshire is an essential part of the role.
About us
No Limits is part of the national charity MacIntyre. We provide bespoke integrated education and support programmes for young people with autism and/or a learning disability. We have long recognised that a conventional classroom education is not right for every pupil. We ensure young people get the support they need as early as possible.
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 Programme Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally.
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 We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we'll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks. xwwtmva
Equality, diversity and inclusion We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.
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